Camber Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.93° N 0.80° E

Camber Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Camber Sands sea temperature is
16.4°C
2.0° 

Camber Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Camber Sands surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 689 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Camber Sands this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Camber Sands in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 27th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Camber Sands over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
6
2
SSW
6
1.9
SW
6
2.5
SW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.6
SE
4
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
309
269
689
259
111
28
47
17
6
6
11
5
9
11
20
19
8
7
6
3
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
30
W
20
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
5
SE
10
SSE
10
S
5
NW
30
NNE
35
NNE
20
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:50AM7.76m
11:10PM7.84m
11:29AM8.00m
11:50PM7.99m
12:09PM8.03m
00:31AM7.92m
12:51PM7.84m
1:14AM7.62m
1:35PM7.43m
2:00AM7.16m
2:24PM6.88m
2:52AM6.58m
3:21PM6.26m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.12m
6:06AM0.15m
6:28PM0.01m
6:48AM0.14m
7:10PM0.08m
7:32AM0.29m
7:55PM0.32m
8:19AM0.59m
8:44PM0.69m
9:10AM0.99m
9:37PM1.12m
10:07AM1.39m
10:37PM1.52m
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clear
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4:38
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4:34
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4:31
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 mm
2
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Temp °C
12
17
17
15
14
12
14
15
13
12
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
13
12
12
11
Feels °C
5
11
11
8
7
7
9
11
12
9
9
9
9
10
12
10
11
11
5
5
6
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Information about the Camber Sands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Camber Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Camber Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Camber Sands 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 (Camber Sands) 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 Camber Sands 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast of England? If you are looking for accommodation near Camber Sands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Rye which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lydd which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Hastings, Battle and Bexhill.

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