Surf Forecasts:
Compton Bay surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Compton Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Compton Bay in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, I’m gonna level with you, folks. Let’s look at what’s on the cards.
Right out of the gate, I gotta tell you, the whole 16-day window is a tough one. We’ve got a blank run for the first big chunk of it. The first hint of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Saturday the 18th of July, and even then it’s a borderline call. That’s a long stretch of quiet water and onshore slop.
The only place on the radar is Compton Bay (Isle of Wight). The water temp is sitting at 65°F which is a full 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, a real tropical treat for the skin, but the waves aren't matching that good vibe.
For the first two weeks, it’s all poor surf conditions. Wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is tiny, and the period is so short it’s almost not worth paddling for. There’s a brief bit of glass on Friday the 3rd morning with 1 ft from the WSW and an 11-second period, but the “poor surf conditions” tag tells you all you need to know—it’s just not working. Through the whole first week and the second week, the combined energy is barely breaking double digits. It’s weak, it’s messy, it’s frustrating.
Finally, on Saturday the 18th of July, we see a glimmer. Saturday morning at Compton Bay things look a little different. The wind swings to ENE at 6 mph, going offshore. That’s clean. The swell picks up slightly to 3 ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 58—moderate, but on the lower end. The period is short at 5 seconds, so it’s not going to have any real punch or shape, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is a fair summary. It’s not going to blow your mind, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that Saturday morning is your shot.
That afternoon the wind swings onshore again, and it’s back to junk. The rest of the outlook stays flat.
Honestly, this stretch is a write-off for most. That Saturday morning is the only stand-out, and it’s a very low bar. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with stronger cross-onshore winds and that 3 ft to 4 ft junk swell might look more interesting than a paddle board. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 9 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 22 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 35 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:09PM2.32m | 2:07AM2.31m | 2:46PM2.31m | 2:43AM2.25m | 3:24PM2.28m | 3:19AM2.18m | 4:02PM2.25m | 3:59AM2.11m | 4:43PM2.22m | 4:43AM2.05m | 5:28PM2.19m | 5:36AM2.01m | 6:19PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.48m | 7:21AM0.19m | 7:37PM0.53m | 7:58AM0.24m | 8:17PM0.60m | 8:38AM0.31m | 9:02PM0.67m | 9:23AM0.41m | 9:56PM0.74m | 10:20AM0.52m | 11:04PM0.78m | 11:32AM0.60m | 00:25AM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | W 4 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 10 | WSW 4 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 9 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 8 | WSW 4 | — | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 12 | 22 | — | 19 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 10 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | W 6 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | — |
| kJ | 22 | — | 22 | — | — | 10 | 9 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | W 5 | WSW 4 | NNW 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | NNW 3 | — | WSW 4 | N 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | 5 | 35 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 3 | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 127 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 167 | 112 | 171 | 203 | 342 | 261 | 167 | 248 | 261 | 157 | 286 | 286 | 286 | 286 | 217 | 218 | 261 | 217 | 157 | 218 | 243 |
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The above surf forecast table for Compton Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Compton Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Compton Bay 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 (Compton Bay) 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).
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