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Durlston Surf Forecast
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Durlston surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 24 Apr 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
11.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (May 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 1st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Durlston over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | WSW 11 | E 6 | WSW 11 | |
134 | 116 | 114 | 108 | 106 | 77 | 40 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 76 | 130 | 125 | 175 | 12 | 149 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:09PM0.87m | 2:24AM1.00m | 5:51AM0.97m | 7:07PM1.09m | 5:26AM1.03m | 7:43PM1.12m | 5:52AM1.11m | 6:54PM1.16m | 6:26AM1.19m | 7:03PM1.25m | 7:01AM1.26m | 7:29PM1.34m | 7:37AM1.32m | 8:00PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM0.86m | 10:14PM0.56m | 4:35AM0.96m | 11:44PM0.55m | 12:22PM0.23m | 1:02AM0.44m | 1:25PM0.14m | 1:56AM0.32m | 2:13PM0.08m | 2:41AM0.21m | 2:55PM0.05m | 3:21AM0.13m | 3:34PM0.06m | 3:58AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 134 | 116 | 114 | 108 | 106 | 77 | 40 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 3 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | — | W 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 125 | 71 | 40 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 7 | 4 | 10 | — | — | 16 | 16 | 76 | 130 | 125 | 175 | 167 | 149 | 318 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 236 | 106 | 14 | 8 | 106 | 8 | 171 | 171 | 106 | 168 | 204 | 171 | 185 | 161 | 172 | 217 | 106 | 97 | 106 | 0 | 115 |
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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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