Eastbourne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.77° N 0.30° E

Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
17.6°C
2.6° 

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


Eastbourne surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 4,619 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 25th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 25th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu night, moderate winds from the W by Sat morning).

Monday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:04AM4.45m
5:35PM4.32m
6:30AM4.28m
7:15PM4.27m
8:10AM4.47m
8:40PM4.57m
9:13AM4.89m
9:34PM5.02m
9:58AM5.39m
10:16PM5.52m
10:37AM5.88m
10:55PM6.00m
11:15AM6.32m
11:34PM6.41m
Low Tide
11:57AM2.28m
00:35AM2.20m
1:17PM2.28m
1:51AM2.07m
2:28PM2.04m
2:54AM1.76m
3:25PM1.66m
3:45AM1.36m
4:11PM1.22m
4:29AM0.95m
4:53PM0.79m
5:10AM0.58m
5:32PM0.42m
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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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