Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what we've got for the Eastbourne area. I've been through the charts, and to be honest, it's not looking like a classic summer run. The water's sitting at 70°F, which is a full 7°F warmer than average for this time of year – that's a proper anomaly, makes it feel like you're in the tropics, not on the south coast. We're looking at a 16-day window, and there are some real gaps of flatness in there, especially after the first week, so don't lock in any plans too far out.
Right now, for the Saturday morning of the 22nd of August, we've got the smallest whisper of a wave at Eastbourne. We're talking 0.7ft from the WSW with a short 6-second period. The energy is next to nothing (4), and although it's clean with that NNE cross-off breeze, it's an inconsistent beginner spot and it's really just a paddle-around. Not worth getting wet for. The whole of that first week is pretty grim – small, short-period slop and mostly onshore or cross-shore wind. The 24th sees a bit of a bump in size to 3ft, but the period is a shocking 4 seconds and it's lumpy as hell with an easterly breeze. The 28th of August Friday afternoon brings a bit more height at 6ft from the SW, and the energy finally jumps to a moderate 178, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore and the report says it's lumpy. Not the kind of quality you want to drive for.
The first real standout, and the best I can see in this whole outlook, is the 29th of August, Saturday morning. The swell is a clean 5ft from a WSW direction, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy is a solid 198 (moderate). The wind is a cross-off breeze from the WNW, which should keep the surface clean. For a spot that's sheltered and takes a SSW swell, getting this direction with clean wind is a win. Eastbourne holds that shape reasonably well. Keep in mind it's an inconsistent break, and crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might get a few out. This is your best chance for anything resembling a proper session in the first week.
Then we hit a big lull. After the 29th, the surf drops right off the cliff. The 30th and 31st of August have some size but the wind is foul, and from the 1st of September onward there are days with zero wave energy (0). It goes flat for the best part of three or four days.
There's a faint pulse on the 5th of September, Saturday morning, with 3ft from the WSW and a moderate 46 energy. The conditions are clean with a cross-off wind. It's not a stand-out, but it's something. The 6th of September Sunday morning has a long-period 10-second groundswell at a tiny 0.7ft, but the energy is weak. That long period would be great if there was any size, but 0.7ft is barely a ripple.
So, to sum it up: if you're chomping at the bit, the 29th of August Saturday morning is your window. A decent 5ft swell, clean conditions, and reasonable energy for a sheltered spot. Otherwise, this stretch is mostly about waiting and watching for a better set of charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | SE 4 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | — | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 |
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3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 97 | 56 | 3 | 248 | 696 | 632 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM4.33m | 8:17AM4.24m | 8:55PM4.41m | 9:37AM4.49m | 9:59PM4.73m | 10:29AM4.88m | 10:45PM5.13m | 11:10AM5.32m | 11:23PM5.53m | 11:45AM5.73m | 11:58PM5.90m | 12:18PM6.10m | 00:31AM6.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM2.25m | 1:50AM2.22m | 2:25PM2.28m | 3:08AM2.09m | 3:40PM2.08m | 4:14AM1.77m | 4:38PM1.74m | 5:03AM1.37m | 5:24PM1.36m | 5:44AM0.98m | 6:03PM1.01m | 6:20AM0.65m | 6:39PM0.71m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | — | S 5 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 9 | SW 5 | SW 9 | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 56 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | ESE 2 | — | SSE 2 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | SE 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 |
1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 97 | — | 32 | 248 | 696 | 632 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 388 | 195 | 233 | 342 | 287 | 361 | 674 | 345 | 345 | 94 | 243 | 287 | 255 | 141 | 344 | 346 | 368 | 318 | 105 | 302 |
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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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