Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Eastbourne over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough outlook. The first surf recommendation isn't until Thursday the 17th of September, so we're looking at a solid gap of several days with absolutely nothing to get excited about before that. From there, it's a real mixed bag with some bigger, wind-affected swell and plenty of flat spells in between.
The water at Eastbourne is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°, which is a couple of degrees above where we'd expect it. Nice for a paddle, but it won't help the waves.
The first real shot of energy comes on Thursday afternoon the 17th. We've got a 5ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (141), but that short period means it's gonna be messy and lack power. On top of that, we've got a fresh 19 mph cross-off wind. It's not going to be a day for a longboard or a funboard; honestly, with the poor surf quality and those winds, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We see a bit more size on Saturday the 19th. Morning brings 5ft from the WSW with a 7-second period and combined energy of 222 (moderate). The wind is a strong cross-off at 22 mph, so it's going to be blown out and bumpy. By the afternoon, the swell pushes up to 6ft from the same direction, period dropping to 6 seconds, and energy hits 268. The wind is a strong 25 mph cross-off. That's a powerful, messy combo that is really only for experts, and even then, it'll be a battle. The quality is just poor.
The rest of the period is pretty bleak. We get a tiny 2ft, 5-second blip on the 20th, and then it's back to flat or near-flat conditions right through to the end of the outlook. There's a glimmer on the 28th with a 0.3ft, 12-second groundswell from the W, but it's too small to surf. The long period there just tells you there's energy somewhere, but it's not reaching us.
So, to be honest, there are no standouts here. There's no point highlighting a break because every single entry is marked as poor surf conditions. This is one of those blank runs that's more normal for a sheltered spot like Eastbourne. We just have to wait for a better swell and a change in the wind. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 460 | 222 | 268 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:19PM6.74m | 1:35AM6.61m | 1:54PM6.59m | 2:10AM6.38m | 2:27PM6.29m | 2:44AM6.04m | 3:01PM5.90m | 3:19AM5.62m | 3:36PM5.45m | 3:55AM5.16m | 4:14PM4.98m | 4:38AM4.69m | 5:03PM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.23m | 7:58AM0.24m | 8:16PM0.40m | 8:30AM0.51m | 8:49PM0.68m | 9:03AM0.86m | 9:23PM1.05m | 9:39AM1.26m | 10:00PM1.45m | 10:20AM1.69m | 10:48PM1.85m | 11:14AM2.08m | 11:52PM2.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 6 | — | SW 11 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 34 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 47 | — | 5 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | NW 4 | W 6 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 66 | 61 | 47 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 8 | 39 | 22 | 33 | 129 | 141 | 90 | 82 | 151 | 460 | 222 | 268 | 132 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 376 | 173 | 173 | 249 | 176 | 434 | 433 | 296 | 296 | 362 | 366 | 366 | 393 | 362 | 432 | 540 | 540 | 589 | 450 | 296 |
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