Eastbourne surf break

Eastbourne surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 GMT
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Eastbourne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
8.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 4th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSW
0.9
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
1.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
WSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)171615551887715147181615131615777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)277129141616651688943450822916619284845663159372539460913
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
35
SE
30
SSW
30
SSE
40
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
25
SE
25
SSE
45
SE
30
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
35
S
35
S
45
SSE
45
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonononcrossoncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:24AM
5.13
8:09PM
5.11
8:41AM
5.36
9:19PM
5.46
9:44AM
5.73
10:16PM
5.88
10:36AM
6.10
11:04PM
6.24
11:22AM
6.38
11:48PM
6.50
12:04PM
6.54
12:29AM
6.61
12:44PM
6.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:10AM
1.65
1:56PM
1.49
2:31AM
1.54
3:12PM
1.22
3:44AM
1.26
4:16PM
0.85
4:43AM
0.91
5:09PM
0.49
5:33AM
0.61
5:55PM
0.24
6:17AM
0.42
6:36PM
0.12
6:57AM
0.36
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-7:39--7:37--7:35--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:30-
Sunset--4:44--4:45--4:46--4:49--4:51--4:52--4:54
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light rain
Rain (mm)
---3-222-3--284-----4
Temp. °C7689999999889899910988
Feels °C (?)5113331223223-234221-2-2
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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 12 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.

Eastbourne is 11 km (7 miles) from Hailsham. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hailsham. Hailsham has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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