Durlston surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 06 Feb 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
8.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Durlston this week:

The surf forecast for Durlston over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Durlston in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 10th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Durlston over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
2
2
5
7
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2.5
WSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
2
SSW
3
SSW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
WSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)161413141211111168102018710141816161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21752795299331281048515179942999673775377867282415469275708620542932121855
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
40
S
40
SSW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
S
45
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
40
WSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
W
30
W
40
W
40
W
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:38PM
1.25
10:42AM
1.32
11:13PM
1.16
11:16AM
1.17
11:50PM
1.06
11:50AM
1.01
12:35AM
0.95
12:29PM
0.85
4:13AM
0.90
4:45PM
0.82
5:08AM
0.97
5:36PM
0.88
5:44AM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:14PM
0.04
6:30AM
0.36
6:47PM
0.22
7:05AM
0.48
7:19PM
0.39
7:41AM
0.59
7:48PM
0.54
8:24AM
0.68
8:21PM
0.66
12:18PM
0.70
12:11AM
0.68
1:04PM
0.56
1:03AM
0.57
Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise--7:33--7:31--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:26--7:24
Sunset5:07--5:08--5:10--5:13--5:15--5:15--5:17--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11101011101010109910101111101110111098
Feels °C (?)432345542077633656201
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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 12 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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