Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, WSW swell with 27 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here, giving it to you straight. This is a rough run for the Eastbourne zone. We’re looking at a whole lot of flatness and wind-battered junk for the next 16 days. There’s no standout session, no magic window, just a long wait for the smallest of ripples.
Right now, and for the next several days, it’s a washout. We’ve got a few tiny waves here and there, but the wind is messing them up or the swell is just too weak. Through Wednesday the 14th and into the weekend, you’re looking at ankle-snappers with energy readings in the single digits (4 to 10). The brief bit of clean conditions on the 14th afternoon with a 1.0ft swell from the WSW is the closest thing to a surfable ripple, but it’s barely a wave.
There’s a long gap of nothing real from the 15th all the way through to the 20th of August. On Thursday the 20th, we finally see a pulse of energy jump up to 128 (moderate energy) with a 4ft WSW swell, but it’s a short-period 6 seconds and the wind is a strong cross-offshore. The wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” With that short period and strong wind, this setup at Eastbourne looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that, it’s back to small, weak, and messy. The only other bump in the road comes on Thursday the 27th of August, when the combined energy hits 220 (moderate energy) with a 5ft SW swell. That’s the biggest wave height of the whole period, but again, it’s a short 7-second period and a gusty cross-offshore wind. For a beginner spot like Eastbourne, 5ft is already too big for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be a chunky, crumbly mess. Expert-level stuff for the lack of shape.
The water temp is about average for this time of year. Bottom line: there’s no surf worth chasing here. The guidance says Eastbourne is “inconsistent,” and this forecast is a perfect example of that. A blank run like this is normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t bother.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SE 4 | ENE 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:38AM6.21m | 11:57PM6.38m | 12:24PM6.55m | 00:41AM6.62m | 1:06PM6.73m | 1:23AM6.69m | 1:46PM6.74m | 2:02AM6.59m | 2:25PM6.59m | 2:41AM6.34m | 3:02PM6.29m | 3:19AM5.98m | 3:39PM5.89m | 3:57AM5.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM0.54m | 6:05PM0.63m | 6:28AM0.22m | 6:52PM0.37m | 7:12AM0.04m | 7:35PM0.24m | 7:53AM0.02m | 8:15PM0.27m | 8:31AM0.17m | 8:53PM0.44m | 9:08AM0.45m | 9:30PM0.72m | 9:45AM0.81m | 10:07PM1.07m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | E 6 | ENE 4 | — | SW 7 | — | — | SW 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 4 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 4 | ENE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | NW 3 | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | — | E 2 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 41 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 40 | 90 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 173 | 126 | 366 | 313 | 313 | 338 | 315 | 454 | 431 | 208 | 468 | 651 | 361 | 401 | 361 | 287 | 353 | 413 | 466 |
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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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