Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you what I'm seein' on the Eastbourne charts. Honestly, it's a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. That southwest-facing setup is super sheltered from most swell, and we are starved for any real energy for the longest time.

The water out there? It's *much* warmer than usual for this time of year, over 5° warmer than the long-term average, sitting at 68°. That's pretty wild, but it won't make the surf any bigger.

We've got a long, dry gap right now. From the 23rd of July all the way through to the 1st of August, there's just nothing happening. You'll see flat spells and tiny, weak slop that isn't worth paddling out for. That's a solid week and a half with no real recommendation.

Then, on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, there's a sudden spike. A 7ft swell from the SW shows up, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to (489), which is a moderate punch. But here's the catch: 7ft is getting up there, a bit too much for beginners, and with that short period, it's going to be a bit crumbly and fat. Still, with some light offshore wind from the WNW making it glassy, that morning window is the only standout of the whole forecast.

By the afternoon of that same day, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops, so it's a one-session window. After that, it dries right up again through the rest of the week, with nothing but tiny wind chop and flat spells all the way through the 7th of August.

The pick of a real poor bunch is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is 7ft from the SW, and with a light offshore wind, it should be about as clean as we're going to get. It's big enough for a proper paddle, but only the experienced crew should be on it. Don't expect it to hold all day.

Honestly, for Eastbourne, this blank run is pretty normal for a sheltered spot in a lull. It tends not to stay this flat forever, but for now, you're better off doing something else.

Rusty.

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