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Lat Long: 50.59° N 1.95° W

Durlston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Durlston sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.3° 

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


Durlston surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 5,572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM. 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 (Oct 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 28th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 28th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 24th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat night, moderate winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
24
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
6
4
SW
9
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SW
11
3
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
7
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10
0.9
WSW
11
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7
3.5
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8
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13
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13
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8
0.5
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12
0.4
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11
0.2
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11
2.5
SW
7
2
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8
1.3
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
279
2418
4022
2226
678
212
225
740
1492
1989
1199
1974
1235
918
122
68
31
11
559
482
335
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
65
SSW
50
W
50
W
45
WNW
30
W
50
S
45
SW
50
SSW
40
WSW
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W
25
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25
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
40
SSW
30
WNW
20
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
7:25PM1.39m
7:50AM1.47m
7:59PM1.49m
8:21AM1.57m
8:35PM1.55m
8:56AM1.62m
9:13PM1.57m
9:32AM1.63m
9:54PM1.53m
10:10AM1.59m
10:35PM1.43m
10:51AM1.50m
11:20PM1.28m
Low Tide
2:54PM0.24m
3:07AM0.04m
3:33PM0.13m
3:48AM-0.01m
4:13PM0.04m
4:30AM-0.01m
4:54PM-0.02m
5:13AM0.02m
5:38PM-0.03m
5:59AM0.10m
6:24PM-0.01m
2:16AM0.79m
6:46AM0.21m
7:14PM0.05m
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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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