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Brighton surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Brighton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brighton sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brighton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Brighton in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brighton over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | |
69 | 30 | 246 | 167 | 196 | 196 | 216 | 44 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:24AM6.00m | 1:51PM5.93m | 2:10AM5.81m | 2:39PM5.69m | 2:59AM5.50m | 3:30PM5.36m | 3:51AM5.12m | 4:26PM4.99m | 4:49AM4.73m | 5:29PM4.67m | 5:57AM4.42m | 6:42PM4.49m | 7:14AM4.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:11PM0.19m | 7:36AM0.06m | 8:01PM0.38m | 8:26AM0.27m | 8:54PM0.66m | 9:21AM0.55m | 9:52PM0.97m | 10:21AM0.87m | 10:57PM1.25m | 11:27AM1.13m | 00:06AM1.44m | 12:34PM1.31m | 1:14AM1.49m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 |
 | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | 8:54 |
— | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 11 | — | WSW 7 | — | WSW 15 | — | SW 13 | WSW 5 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 |
 kJ | 13 | 5 | — | 167 | — | 44 | — | 42 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | SW 13 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 69 | 30 | 246 | 152 | 196 | 196 | 216 | 44 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 301 | 589 | 121 | 425 | 348 | 252 | 120 | 74 | 74 | 122 | 101 | 122 | 143 | 74 | 80 | 84 | 84 | 181 | 181 | 183 | 181 |
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Information about the Brighton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Brighton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brighton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brighton surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Brighton) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Brighton may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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