
Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WSW swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for Eastbourne. The whole 16-day window is basically a flat spell with a few barely-there bumps that don’t add up to anything worth paddling out for. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing, and the only real action is a handful of tiny, weak pulses that never get the right wind or size to make them work. Nothing here is a standout, so let’s walk through the quiet period.
The forecast starts on Friday, July 24th, with a tiny 0.3ft swell from the west, but it’s got a short 8-second period and the combined energy is just 1 – whisper quiet. The wind is cross-offshore, so the water’s clean, but there’s no power to push a surfboard. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, like stepping into a bath. This flukey little bump fades out fast, and from Saturday, July 25th, we go into a total flat spell. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday all show zeros for swell height and energy – just dead calm, except for Sunday morning which has some rain showers to keep things gloomy.
We finally see a tiny tickle on Monday, July 27th, with a 2ft swell from the WSW, but the period is only 6 seconds – that’s just wind slop. The combined energy is 18 (weak), and it’s a one-off morning blip; by afternoon it’s gone again. The winds are still cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s nothing to push a wave. After that, Tuesday July 28th brings a 0.7ft swell from the west with a 6-second period, but the wind swings to a light cross-onshore, so the surface gets a bit rippled. Energy is only 5 – not worth a second look.
Wednesday, July 29th, offers a brief moment of hope: a 0.3ft west swell with an 8-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the northwest, so it’s glassy. But the energy is just 1, and the swell is so small it’s basically a lake. The water is still that warm anomaly, but you can’t catch a wave. That’s the last of any real swell for a long stretch. From Thursday, July 30th, through to the end of the period on August 8th, the swell heights stay below 2ft, periods are short, and the combined energy rarely breaks 60. The best we see is a 2ft west-southwest swell on August 7th afternoon with an 8-second period and energy of 60 (still weak), but it’s accompanied by a fresh cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms – messy and lumpy.
Eastbourne is a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot, and it’s rated as inconsistent. Honestly, this blank run is pretty normal for the area when conditions don’t line up. There’s just no rideable swell in the forecast. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find some clean water on the offshore wind days, but you’ll be bobbing, not surfing. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those gusty afternoons. For now, leave the boards in the car and check back – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:07PM5.61m | 00:20AM5.76m | 12:42PM5.87m | 00:55AM5.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:07AM1.08m | 6:26PM1.17m | 6:46AM0.83m | 7:04PM0.97m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 18 | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | 4 | — | 18 | 29 | 47 | 106 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 760 | 678 | 1016 | 727 | 499 | 541 | 783 | 289 | 211 | 287 | 198 | 198 | 412 | 342 | 357 | 412 | 377 | 366 | 656 | 457 | |
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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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