Eastbourne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.77° N 0.30° E

Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
20.9°C
3.7° 

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


Eastbourne surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SW swell with 893 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 the cards for Eastbourne over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. For the first ten days, it’s a complete write-off. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with no decent surf on offer at all. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, and the swell is tiny or non-existent. There’s a couple of days where the swell bumps up a bit, but it’s always accompanied by strong, messy winds that just ruin the surface. It’s not worth paddling out for.

The only real glimmer of hope, and it’s a long way off, is on Saturday, September 5th. The morning session is the standout. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the SW, but the real magic is the wind – a gentle offshore breeze from the NW. That’s going to keep the waves clean and lined up. The combined energy is strong (740), so there’s plenty of push. The downside? At 8ft, this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, this is way too big for you. The afternoon looks like it’ll get chopped up as the wind swings cross-off, so grab the early one.

The water temp is a whopping 70°, which is 7° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual for this time of year. You’ll be in boardies, that’s for sure.

Other than that one Saturday morning, it’s a pretty barren run. The rest of the second week is small, windy, or just flat. There’s a little pulse of 6ft on the 8th, but it’s windy again. Expect plenty of time on the beach.

This is Rusty, signing off. Keep your eyes on that Saturday morning forecast.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

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High Tide
10:29AM4.88m
10:45PM5.13m
11:10AM5.32m
11:23PM5.53m
11:45AM5.73m
11:58PM5.90m
12:18PM6.10m
00:31AM6.21m
12:51PM6.39m
1:04AM6.42m
1:24PM6.57m
1:39AM6.52m
1:58PM6.61m
2:14AM6.49m
Low Tide
4:38PM1.74m
5:03AM1.37m
5:24PM1.36m
5:44AM0.98m
6:03PM1.01m
6:20AM0.65m
6:39PM0.71m
6:54AM0.40m
7:13PM0.51m
7:27AM0.27m
7:46PM0.41m
8:01AM0.25m
8:20PM0.42m
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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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