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Durlston surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 11 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Durlston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Durlston sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Durlston this week:
The surf forecast for Durlston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Durlston in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Durlston over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 13 | W 5 | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 10 | S 14 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 177 | 103 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 55 | 54 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:14PM1.03m | 5:00AM1.04m | 6:10PM1.14m | 5:48AM1.16m | 6:32PM1.28m | 6:30AM1.28m | 7:04PM1.42m | 7:12AM1.40m | 7:40PM1.53m | 7:55AM1.48m | 8:17PM1.61m | 8:37AM1.52m | 8:56PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:56AM0.39m | 11:43PM0.64m | 12:12PM0.32m | 1:03AM0.52m | 1:18PM0.22m | 1:59AM0.37m | 2:12PM0.13m | 2:47AM0.21m | 3:02PM0.05m | 3:32AM0.06m | 3:50PM0.01m | 4:18AM-0.05m | 4:37PM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
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Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | W 3 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | E 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | — | 177 | 103 | 38 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 54 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | N 5 | — | — | E 5 | WSW 6 | — | SW 17 | E 4 | WSW 7 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 11 | 3 | 9 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | NW 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 92 | 165 | 80 | 42 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 8 | — | 4 | 5 | 21 | 61 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 344 | 322 | 131 | 253 | 828 | 342 | 811 | 337 | 826 | 1017 | 108 | 184 | 155 | 34 | 34 | 106 | 115 | 96 | 106 | 97 | 13 |
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Information about the Durlston Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Durlston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Durlston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Durlston 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 (Durlston) 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 Durlston 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.
Durlston is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Poole. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Poole. Poole has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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