
Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, NE swell with 20 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. 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 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for the Eastbourne region. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about.
The Overall Pattern
We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell mixed with strong, messy winds. For the first several days, the wind is just relentless out of the east-northeast, making a mess of what little wave energy there is. The combined energy values are almost all in the single digits, which is as weak as it gets. We’re looking at a gap of about a week before we even see a hint of decent conditions. The wind does eventually turn offshore for a bit, but the swell is still tiny.
The Best of It (and it's a stretch)
The standout, if you can even call it that, is Eastbourne itself. Look, it’s an inconsistent spot that’s sheltered from the main swell, and it’s mainly a beginner wave. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The one session that might be worth a paddle is on Friday, July 18th, in the morning. We’ve got a clean look with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north at 12 mph. The swell is a tiny 0.7 ft from the west-southwest, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 6 (weak). It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the wind is giving us a break. The afternoon of that day turns cross-onshore, so if you’re going, get it early.
Before that, on Thursday, July 17th, in the afternoon, we get a brief moment of offshore wind from the north-northwest at 16 mph. The swell is still only 2 ft from the southwest with a short 4-second period and weak energy (16). It’s clean, but the wave quality is just going to be mushy with that short period.
The Rest of the Wait
The entire first week is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and no swell. From the 19th to the 24th, the wind does go light offshore or cross-offshore for a few scattered mornings, but the swell heights are all under 2 ft, and periods are short. The combined energy stays below 6. This is one of those blank runs where the conditions just aren't lining up for a proper surf. For most of this period, with the strong onshore winds and small, weak waves, the setup at this beach looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, hang loose. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long wait for very little reward.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | W 7 | W 7 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 |
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0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 00:07AM6.43m | 12:36PM6.52m | 00:55AM6.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:13PM0.63m | 6:40AM0.24m | 7:06PM0.45m | ||||||||
4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 357 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 141 | 321 | 142 | 340 | 377 | 378 | 142 | 737 | 727 | 141 | 97 | 108 | 173 | 211 | 101 | 71 |
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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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