Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The surf forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Eastbourne. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty bleak 16-day window. The first sniff of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Saturday the 29th of August, and honestly, it’s not good. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and it feels weird paddling out in that sort of bath water right now.
So, Saturday the 29th of August afternoon sees a messy 8ft swell from the SW, but with a short period of 7 seconds and a strong cross-shore wind howling at 28 mph, the combined energy is moderate at 511, but it’s just a chop fest. Not one for the board. Sunday the 30th of August morning cleans up a bit with a moderate breeze and a clean look, but the swell drops to 5ft from the SW, period at 6 seconds, and the energy is weak at 149. It’s a beginner wave at best, but with the consistency listed as “inconsistent” and a sheltered exposure, it’s a gamble. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might get a few bodies out.
Monday the 31st of August brings a bit of size back. Morning has a 7ft WSW swell with an 8-second period, giving us moderate energy of 429. The wind is cross-off at 22 mph, so it’s clean. The afternoon drops to 5ft, but still clean. Honestly, for a sheltered spot, that’s a bit of size – over 5ft starts to get a bit much for beginners. It’s just not a standout session.
The rest of the first week, from Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Saturday the 5th of September, is a mixed bag of tiny waves and poor conditions. There’s a pulse on Thursday the 3rd of September with a 7ft SW swell and 7-second period, giving moderate energy of 440, but the wind is a fresh breeze and the quality is still poor. Not worth chasing.
There’s a big gap of nothing really rideable from the 6th of September through to the 11th of September. We’re talking tiny 0.3ft to 1ft swells, mostly with poor or messy wind. The 10th of September Thursday morning is glassy, but the swell is only 0.7ft. You’d be floating.
The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning sees a 8ft SW swell with an 8-second period, blasting in with strong energy at 836. The wind is a strong cross-shore, so it’s messy. It’s over 8ft, so that’s expert-only territory, and the period is short, so it’s a lumpy, powerful close-out. The afternoon drops to 7ft, still from the SW, with a 7-second period (energy 452), but the wind picks up to a near gale at 31 mph. Frankly, with that much wind and that kind of swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 13th of September Sunday has a tiny 1.0ft swell with a long 12-second period and clean offshore wind, but it’s too small to do anything with.
Bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It’s a blank run, which is more normal for this area given the inconsistent nature of the break. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | W 9 | W 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
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511 | 1011 | 149 | 0 | 444 | 429 | 187 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 306 | 440 | 397 | 428 | 270 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:04AM6.42m | 1:24PM6.57m | 1:39AM6.52m | 1:58PM6.61m | 2:14AM6.49m | 2:34PM6.52m | 2:52AM6.32m | 3:13PM6.28m | 3:33AM6.01m | 3:57PM5.91m | 4:21AM5.60m | 4:48PM5.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.51m | 7:27AM0.27m | 7:46PM0.41m | 8:01AM0.25m | 8:20PM0.42m | 8:35AM0.36m | 8:56PM0.55m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:36PM0.79m | 9:55AM0.92m | 10:23PM1.12m | 10:47AM1.31m | 11:23PM1.47m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | SW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 11 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | WSW 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
511 | 1011 | 149 | 107 | 444 | 429 | 187 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 8 | 102 | 148 | 306 | 440 | 397 | 428 | 270 | 135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 114 | 589 | 711 | 363 | 450 | 226 | 115 | 330 | 176 | 366 | 879 | 346 | 419 | 504 | 431 | 450 | 468 | 363 | 26 |
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Information about the Eastbourne Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Eastbourne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Eastbourne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eastbourne 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 (Eastbourne) 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 Eastbourne 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.
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