Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one for Eastbourne. We’re looking at a long stretch here with not much to get excited about for the next 16 days. It’s one of those periods where the surf just doesn’t want to show up.
The water temp is sitting at 69°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock to the system.
Let’s walk through it. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the WSW with a weak 5 second period – combined energy is a measly 27. That’s not gonna do anything. The wind is a cross-off from the W at 9 mph, so it’s clean, but there’s just no power behind it. The afternoon barely registers at 0.3ft. Then we hit a dead zone. From Wednesday the 2nd all the way through Saturday the 5th, it’s flat. Zero surf. Sunday the 6th is a bit of a joke – 1ft from the SE with a 3 second period and onshore wind? That’s just messy whitewater. Monday the 7th is also tiny.
Now, there is a spike on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning swell jumps to 8ft from the SW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 458. That’s a lot of water moving around. But – and this is a big but – the wind is howling cross-off from the WSW at 19 mph, gusting stronger. For a beginner spot that’s sheltered and inconsistent, this is way too big. 8ft is expert territory, and with that wind, it’s going to be blown out and messy. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are back to tiny.
The only other flicker of hope is Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning sees a glassy 1ft from the SW, period of 6 seconds, with a combined energy of 12. Wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph. It’s clean, but it’s barely a ripple. The afternoon steps up slightly to 2ft from the SSW with a 4 second period and energy of 16, but it’s not enough to get excited about.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The best on offer is probably that Wednesday the 16th morning for a tiny, clean, glassy session if you’re desperate. But even then, it’s inconsistent and weak. For the rest of the window, you’re better off doing something else. The lack of consistency is normal for this area, but it doesn’t make it any easier to swallow.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | SW 9 | W 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 3 | W 9 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
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 kJ | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:34PM6.52m | 2:52AM6.32m | 3:13PM6.28m | 3:33AM6.01m | 3:57PM5.91m | 4:21AM5.60m | 4:48PM5.46m | 5:20AM5.14m | 5:55PM5.04m | 6:41AM4.82m | 7:26PM4.85m | 8:21AM4.86m | 8:58PM5.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM0.55m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:36PM0.79m | 9:55AM0.92m | 10:23PM1.12m | 10:47AM1.31m | 11:23PM1.47m | 11:56AM1.68m | 00:41AM1.71m | 1:22PM1.86m | 2:10AM1.70m | 2:51PM1.74m | 3:31AM1.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 19 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | SW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 13 | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | — | SW 5 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 31 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 69 | 107 | 133 | 238 | 136 | 154 | 189 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 40 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 176 | 348 | 470 | 366 | 366 | 376 | 114 | 434 | 313 | 141 | 198 | 198 | 173 | 176 | 198 | 255 | 249 | 249 | 339 | 339 |
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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).
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