Compton Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.66° N 1.48° W

Compton Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Compton Bay sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.9° 

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


Compton Bay surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,049 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with WSW swell.

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 Monday (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 1st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
8
0.9
SSE
4
1.3
SSW
5
1.2
WSW
6
0.7
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
11
0.7
SE
4
1.5
SSE
5
1.8
SW
7
1.8
SW
10
1.9
SW
10
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
1
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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13
24
80
106
65
37
13
12
16
126
318
677
739
1049
594
216
90
185
62
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
ESE
30
S
25
SSW
15
NW
15
NE
20
ENE
25
NNE
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20
SE
30
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20
SW
35
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30
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
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15
WSW
15
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:30PM2.50m
11:59AM2.60m
00:09AM2.54m
12:35PM2.61m
00:48AM2.54m
1:13PM2.57m
1:30AM2.49m
1:53PM2.47m
2:17AM2.40m
2:39PM2.35m
3:10AM2.27m
3:31PM2.21m
Low Tide
4:40PM0.17m
4:56AM-0.08m
5:14PM0.05m
5:31AM-0.14m
5:50PM-0.03m
6:08AM-0.13m
6:28PM-0.03m
6:47AM-0.03m
7:08PM0.04m
7:29AM0.13m
7:53PM0.18m
8:15AM0.36m
8:43PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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