Durlston Surf Break

Durlston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.59° N 1.95° W

Issued: 12 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Durlston sea temperature is
15.3° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Durlston surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WSW swell.

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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
E
4
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
1.2
ESE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
45
21
19
17
70
44
41
22
14
21
23
5
5
2
5
5
4
9
7
78
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
NNE
20
ENE
15
E
20
NE
15
NE
15
SE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
30
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:40AM1.27m
2:52PM1.02m
10:49PM1.52m
11:28AM1.18m
3:41PM1.04m
11:33PM1.41m
12:20PM1.08m
4:27PM1.05m
00:21AM1.27m
1:25PM1.00m
1:17AM1.12m
5:41PM1.05m
2:42AM0.99m
5:35PM1.06m
4:31AM0.95m
5:35PM1.10m
Low Tide
1:27PM0.97m
7:10AM-0.17m
1:58PM0.97m
7:29PM0.28m
7:57AM-0.06m
2:28PM0.97m
8:17PM0.39m
8:45AM0.07m
2:53PM0.97m
9:10PM0.49m
9:36AM0.22m
10:13PM0.56m
10:38AM0.35m
11:41PM0.58m
12:01PM0.43m
1:07AM0.50m
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:23
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
16
18
19
18
19
21
20
21
23
22
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
27
23
Feels °C
16
17
16
17
17
18
17
20
16
20
23
21
25
25
25
24
24
24
21
23
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.5
E
5
0.3
E
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.2
E
4
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
21
45
21
19
17
70
44
41
22
14
10
5
11
3
2
2
1
4
3
7
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
19
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
NNE
2
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
E
4
0.3
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
1.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
6
21
23
1
1
3
9
7
78
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
96
106
97
161
106
136
137
106
161
186
637
575
591
376
344
600
593
250
344
322
326
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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