Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, NE swell with 21 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
Right, grab a coffee, 'cause we got a lot of flat water to talk about. First thing’s first: if you’re looking to paddle into something decent, you’re gonna be waiting a long time. The next 16 days are a proper write-off for Eastbourne. There’s a blank run from now until at least the 16th of July that’s basically a non-event for surf. This just happens sometimes in a sheltered spot like this – it’s not unusual, just disappointing.
The only tiny blip on the radar we see is Eastbourne itself. It’s a beginner spot that’s *inconsistent* and sheltered from most swells. The water temperature is sitting at about 66°, which is a full 7° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s very unusual, you’ll feel it.
July 16th Thursday morning offers the first real chance of a wave, with our only clean window: a light offshore wind from the WNW. We get a small 2ft swell from the E, with a short period of 3 seconds. The combined energy is a very weak 8. It’s tiny and weak.
Saturday the 18th actually looks the pick of the whole forecast, but that’s a sad pick. With a clean, cross-off wind from the WSW at 15 mph, we get a 2ft swell from the SW with a 6-second period. The energy is still weak at 21. It’s small but it’s clean. For true beginners, this is about as good as it gets here. Expect crowds sometimes, as it’s the only game in town.
The rest of the period up to the 21st of July is a mess of onshore winds or simply zero swell. Unless you’re a kite surfer looking for some strong cross-shore winds (like the 25 mph blasts on the 12th), there’s nothing to get excited about with a paddle board.
Stick with it – forecasts can change, but this one’s a quiet stretch for sure.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 7 | W 7 | ESE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | W 8 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:55PM5.56m | 5:17AM5.30m | 5:49PM5.42m | 6:18AM5.17m | 6:54PM5.33m | 7:30AM5.14m | 8:07PM5.36m | 8:46AM5.29m | 9:17PM5.55m | 9:54AM5.59m | 10:20PM5.85m | 10:53AM5.94m | 11:16PM6.17m | 11:47AM6.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM1.38m | 11:50AM1.30m | 00:26AM1.42m | 12:49PM1.39m | 1:27AM1.40m | 1:54PM1.41m | 2:33AM1.30m | 3:02PM1.32m | 3:41AM1.08m | 4:11PM1.13m | 4:46AM0.80m | 5:15PM0.87m | 5:45AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 |
 | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | NNE 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 40 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 366 | 342 | 340 | 198 | 198 | 249 | 357 | 198 | 249 | 342 | 141 | 369 | 142 | 142 | 431 | 142 | 529 | 749 | 483 | 377 | 656 |
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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).
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