Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for the Eastbourne region. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about.

The Overall Pattern
We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell mixed with strong, messy winds. For the first several days, the wind is just relentless out of the east-northeast, making a mess of what little wave energy there is. The combined energy values are almost all in the single digits, which is as weak as it gets. We’re looking at a gap of about a week before we even see a hint of decent conditions. The wind does eventually turn offshore for a bit, but the swell is still tiny.

The Best of It (and it's a stretch)
The standout, if you can even call it that, is Eastbourne itself. Look, it’s an inconsistent spot that’s sheltered from the main swell, and it’s mainly a beginner wave. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The one session that might be worth a paddle is on Friday, July 18th, in the morning. We’ve got a clean look with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north at 12 mph. The swell is a tiny 0.7 ft from the west-southwest, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 6 (weak). It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the wind is giving us a break. The afternoon of that day turns cross-onshore, so if you’re going, get it early.

Before that, on Thursday, July 17th, in the afternoon, we get a brief moment of offshore wind from the north-northwest at 16 mph. The swell is still only 2 ft from the southwest with a short 4-second period and weak energy (16). It’s clean, but the wave quality is just going to be mushy with that short period.

The Rest of the Wait
The entire first week is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and no swell. From the 19th to the 24th, the wind does go light offshore or cross-offshore for a few scattered mornings, but the swell heights are all under 2 ft, and periods are short. The combined energy stays below 6. This is one of those blank runs where the conditions just aren't lining up for a proper surf. For most of this period, with the strong onshore winds and small, weak waves, the setup at this beach looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, hang loose. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long wait for very little reward.

Rusty.

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