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Lat Long: 50.59° N 1.95° W

Durlston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Durlston sea temperature is
16.4°C
2.0° 

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


Durlston surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 2,443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Monday (Nov 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 28th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 28th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 27th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Mon
26
Tuesday
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Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
8
3.5
SW
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SW
11
2.4
SW
12
2
WSW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.8
SSE
4
0.7
SW
8
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
9
1.2
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5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1029
1521
2388
1768
1173
803
774
278
161
97
19
66
98
179
176
102
53
48
19
62
Wind (km/h)
45
SW
55
SSW
35
W
30
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
S
10
SE
5
SE
5
WSW
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
Wind State
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cross-off
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off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
7:35PM1.55m
7:56AM1.62m
8:13PM1.57m
8:32AM1.63m
8:54PM1.53m
9:10AM1.59m
9:35PM1.43m
9:51AM1.50m
10:20PM1.28m
3:10AM0.87m
3:02PM0.81m
11:11PM1.10m
4:04AM0.95m
3:52PM0.88m
00:18AM0.94m
Low Tide
3:13PM0.04m
3:30AM-0.01m
3:54PM-0.02m
4:13AM0.02m
4:38PM-0.03m
4:59AM0.10m
5:24PM-0.01m
1:16AM0.79m
5:46AM0.21m
6:14PM0.05m
6:37AM0.33m
2:25PM0.80m
7:07PM0.13m
7:32AM0.44m
2:51PM0.86m
8:07PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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