Durlston surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 08 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
8.9° 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 Sunday (Feb 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 8th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
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 Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 3°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
2.4
S
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
4.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)1111111371019187121419161516141413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41320511920851131553128426775529379849647520440847051363630336249304269
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
5
SSW
25
S
30
S
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
WSW
30
S
45
WSW
55
WSW
30
SSW
35
WNW
50
W
40
WSW
25
W
35
WNW
40
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
20
W
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:10PM
0.96
6:14AM
1.16
6:39PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
1:33PM
0.41
1:35AM
0.46
2:01PM
0.27
2:05AM
0.36
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise7:31--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:22--
Sunset-5:10--5:13--5:15--5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22-
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-22142-5--54--1-----6
Temp. °C109999111011111010119109553667
Feels °C (?)674307645-141-123-4-5-500-2
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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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