Durlston surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 23 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
9.7° 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Durlston in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 24th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, near gales from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
W
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)13131211677131312121212420161514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16161424063749217811361591413060655748481719
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
SW
20
WSW
30
WSW
45
SW
45
W
50
NW
45
WNW
30
NW
25
N
15
NNW
10
NW
15
W
20
WSW
25
NW
30
NW
30
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
30
WSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
1.48
10:34PM
1.42
10:56AM
1.30
3:37PM
0.77
11:18PM
1.27
3:52AM 11:47AM
0.79 1.10
4:44PM
0.85
12:13AM
1.11
4:49AM
0.86
1:04PM 5:45PM
0.90 0.94
1:47AM
0.98
5:31AM
0.94
6:42PM
1.02
4:38AM
1.04
7:32PM
1.08
5:14AM
1.15
6:17PM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM
0.17
6:49AM
0.21
2:43PM
0.76
7:13PM
0.33
3:10AM 7:45AM
0.78 0.32
3:00PM
0.80
8:13PM
0.48
3:36AM 8:56AM
0.84 0.40
3:13PM
0.84
9:34PM
0.57
4:08AM 10:31AM
0.93 0.38
11:14PM
0.53
11:57AM
0.24
12:27AM
0.40
12:54PM
0.08
1:18AM
0.26
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise6:05--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:50--
Sunset-6:23--6:25--6:28--6:29--6:30--6:31--6:34-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------1--1------
Temp. °C910101111117757881010109108899
Feels °C (?)876421-4-4-4134666122335
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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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