Eastbourne surf break

Eastbourne surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 BST
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Eastbourne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Eastbourne surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SW swell with 616 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
4
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
10
1.7
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
2
SW
6
2.2
SW
7
2.1
SW
6
2.3
SW
7
2.4
SW
7
1.9
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
11
0.3
SW
12
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
34
19
19
11
4
223
113
0
297
493
349
498
582
449
98
25
5
9
5
5
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
10
WNW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SW
35
WSW
25
W
30
SW
45
SSW
40
WSW
40
SW
40
WSW
45
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:18AM5.84m
12:39PM5.83m
00:53AM5.85m
1:14PM5.81m
1:28AM5.79m
1:50PM5.74m
2:04AM5.68m
2:26PM5.62m
2:41AM5.53m
3:05PM5.48m
3:20AM5.36m
3:47PM5.34m
4:04AM5.19m
Low Tide
6:17PM1.08m
6:37AM0.91m
6:54PM1.07m
7:14AM0.92m
7:32PM1.11m
7:52AM0.98m
8:11PM1.21m
8:31AM1.09m
8:52PM1.35m
9:12AM1.22m
9:36PM1.49m
9:56AM1.35m
10:23PM1.62m
10:44AM1.46m
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heavy rain
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4:50
4:50
4:50
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:47
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9:00
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
18
2
1
3
2
Temp °C
17
17
15
16
16
16
15
15
15
16
15
14
14
12
14
14
13
15
15
14
16
12
14
12
14
14
11
8
11
9
9
6
7
6
4
7
8
10
12
10
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
5
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
8
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
Energy kJ
34
19
19
11
4
255
98
25
5
9
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
31
2
5
2
21
5
5
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
4
1
W
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
1
SW
5
1.7
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
2
SW
6
2.2
SW
7
2.1
SW
6
2.3
SW
7
2.4
SW
7
1.9
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
5
0.3
SSE
3
Energy kJ
54
59
13
7
10
49
223
113
105
297
493
349
498
582
449
98
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
160
26
114
173
362
99
591
99
711
656
711
718
624
450
366
97
99
195
173
173
198
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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.

Eastbourne is 11 km (7 miles) from Hailsham. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hailsham. Hailsham has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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