Durlston Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.59° N 1.95° W

Durlston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Durlston sea temperature is
20.1°C
3.5° 

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


Durlston surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with 406 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Durlston in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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S
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1.7
WSW
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1.4
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7
1.2
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6
0.3
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8
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5
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4
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4
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14
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12
1.3
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1.7
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1.7
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6
1.1
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6
0.9
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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123
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Wind (km/h)
25
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20
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High Tide
12:12PM1.30m
4:51PM0.75m
00:31AM1.22m
5:18AM0.72m
1:03PM1.16m
1:32AM1.03m
6:20AM0.80m
2:18PM1.03m
3:30AM0.90m
7:12AM0.89m
4:35PM1.04m
6:20AM0.98m
5:53PM1.17m
6:45AM1.10m
6:39PM1.31m
7:19AM1.22m
7:19PM1.45m
Low Tide
4:12PM0.75m
8:27PM0.39m
4:34AM0.71m
4:49PM0.80m
9:30PM0.46m
4:59AM0.78m
10:57PM0.47m
5:28AM0.88m
00:35AM0.34m
7:07AM0.98m
1:05PM0.42m
1:42AM0.14m
2:04PM0.28m
2:32AM-0.05m
2:52PM0.15m
3:17AM-0.19m
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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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