Eastbourne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.77° N 0.30° E

Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
20.0° C
4.0° 

Eastbourne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Eastbourne surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with 53 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch for Eastbourne over the next 16 days. Honestly, there’s almost nothing to get excited about—it's a long dry spell for surf. The first break we can even talk about is a tiny blip starting Sunday the 26th, but even that’s a long way off and real weak. After that, there are huge gaps with days of zero swell. So strap in for a patient wait.

Sunday, July 26th morning – Eastbourne finally shows a pulse, but it’s a small one. We’ve got a 2ft swell coming from the WSW with a short period of 6 seconds, so it’s windswell with not much push. The combined energy is weak at just 27. Winds are offshore out of the W at 12 mph, so the surface will be clean. Still, for a sheltered beginner break that’s “inconsistent,” this is barely enough to roll through. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year—very unusual, you’d think you’re in the tropics.

Monday, July 27th morning – The swell drops back to 1ft, still from the WSW and period a short 6 seconds, combined energy at a meagre 13. Offshore wind from the W at 6 mph keeps it clean, but it’s tiny. This is for the longboard enthusiast or someone just wanting to sit in the water.

Tuesday, July 28th mornings only get smaller—1ft, WSW, period 4 seconds, energy 7—and the wind swings cross-onshore from the SSW, bringing a bit of chop. Not worth paddling out for.

The rest of the week and into early August is a wasteland. Swell heights of 0.3ft or flat most days, with the odd clean patch but zero wave height. Even Wednesday morning, July 30th has offshore winds (WNW, 3 mph) but only 1ft of weak 4-second slop. It’s a big, empty run with nothing to recommend.

Best on offer? Barely a standout, but the Sunday 26th morning session is the closest to a wave you’ll get, with clean offshore conditions on a tiny 2ft WSW swell. For a beginner spot that’s inconsistent and sheltered, it’s as good as it gets in this window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

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SSW
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High Tide
5:56PM5.00m
6:27AM4.67m
7:00PM4.72m
7:40AM4.49m
8:14PM4.61m
8:55AM4.52m
9:23PM4.70m
9:58AM4.71m
10:18PM4.93m
10:47AM5.00m
11:04PM5.21m
11:29AM5.31m
11:44PM5.50m
Low Tide
11:58AM1.59m
00:30AM1.74m
12:50PM1.88m
1:26AM1.92m
1:51PM2.05m
2:30AM1.98m
2:57PM2.06m
3:35AM1.88m
4:02PM1.93m
4:34AM1.66m
4:58PM1.69m
5:24AM1.37m
5:45PM1.42m
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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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