Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (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 Friday (Aug 07) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First up, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long, dry stretch ahead. From now until at least the 12th of August, there’s just nothing doing. The combined swell energy is basically zero most days, with a tiny bump of 8 on the 7th, and even when there is a little wave, it’s tiny – we're talking ankle-snappers at best. The water is running at 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be needing a wetsuit for the paddle, ‘cause you won’t be paddling.
The only spot we’ve got to look at is Eastbourne. It’s a sheltered beginner break, inconsistent, and the optimum direction is SSW, but the swell just isn’t showing up. On the 13th of August, there’s a glimmer of hope with a morning offshore breeze from the WNW and a tiny 0.7ft swell swinging from the WSW. The energy is still nothing to write home about, sitting at 8, and the period is 9 seconds – a little bit of groundswell in there but not enough to push a leaf. That afternoon the wind swings cross-off and the swell bumps up to 1ft, but it’s still tiny and the energy is weak (24).
The best looking slot in the whole forecast comes on the 18th of August. Tuesday morning, we get glassy conditions with winds from the NNE, no wind at all, and a 1ft swell from the SW with an 8-second period. The combined energy hits 16, which is still low, but for this stretch of flatness, that’s a standout. The problem is it’s inconsistent, and with only a few rides on offer, you’ll be sharing that tiny rip with whoever else is out – expect a few heads because the crowds can be around.
After that, the 21st of August sees the best wind of the entire forecast: a solid offshore NW’ly at 16 mph, 0.7ft from the W with an 11-second period, giving the wave a bit of push – the energy is 13. But again, it’s a long way off and the swell is tiny. It’s a promise, not a guarantee.
Overall, if you’re desperate to get wet, your best bets are the 18th morning (Eastbourne, glassy, tiny) or the 21st afternoon (offshore, a little more period). Just don’t expect barrels.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | W 6 | SW 11 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 0 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM5.52m | 5:44AM5.21m | 6:18PM5.23m | 6:59AM4.99m | 7:39PM5.09m | 8:27AM5.02m | 9:03PM5.24m | 9:44AM5.34m | 10:12PM5.61m | 10:46AM5.78m | 11:08PM6.03m | 11:38AM6.21m | 11:57PM6.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM1.40m | 12:15PM1.49m | 00:56AM1.55m | 1:29PM1.65m | 2:14AM1.54m | 2:50PM1.60m | 3:33AM1.32m | 4:07PM1.35m | 4:42AM0.94m | 5:11PM0.98m | 5:39AM0.54m | 6:05PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | SW 5 | W 9 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SE 4 | SW 11 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | — | 53 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | W 5 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | W 6 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | E 2 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 19 | 89 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 243 | 233 | 312 | 350 | 448 | 412 | 410 | 669 | 431 | 410 | 414 | 431 | 406 | 431 | 366 | 320 | 318 | 366 | 296 |
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