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Compton Bay Surf Forecast
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Compton Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Compton Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Compton Bay sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Compton Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Compton Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | |
55 | 50 | 88 | 143 | 112 | 88 | 65 | 61 | 34 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:40AM2.35m | 4:26PM2.36m | 4:35AM2.23m | 5:23PM2.27m | 5:33AM2.12m | 6:24PM2.22m | 6:36AM2.05m | 7:28PM2.20m | 7:47AM2.02m | 8:31PM2.21m | 8:57AM2.04m | 9:27PM2.24m | 9:56AM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.47m | 8:50AM0.23m | 9:19PM0.68m | 9:54AM0.42m | 10:33PM0.82m | 11:11AM0.55m | 00:00AM0.84m | 12:28PM0.58m | 1:12AM0.76m | 1:29PM0.56m | 2:05AM0.63m | 2:19PM0.51m | 2:50AM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | 9:04 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
14 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
 kJ | 55 | 50 | 88 | 143 | 112 | 88 | 65 | 61 | 34 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | — | — | SE 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 198 | 181 | 218 | 100 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 0 | 108 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 197 | 184 | 232 | 182 | 248 | 466 |
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Information about the Compton Bay Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Compton Bay 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.
Compton Bay is 14 km (9 miles) from Newport. If you plan a holiday in Isle of Wight, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newport. Newport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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