Eastbourne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.77° N 0.30° E

Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
20.7° C
4.1° 

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


Eastbourne surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, W swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with W 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 6th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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 next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a rough one. For the entire 16-day window, the surf offerings are tiny and the conditions rarely line up for a proper session. There’s a significant gap right from the start with no real swell to speak of, and the few moments with any wave height are still painfully small.

We’re looking at Eastbourne as the only option on the cards. The water temperature here is 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s really unusual, feels more like a summer bath than a typical August bite. The spot itself is sheltered and rated for beginners, but it’s also inconsistent, so don’t expect much to happen.

The first solid suggestion doesn’t come until Tuesday the 4th of August. On Tuesday morning and afternoon, we’re talking a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the WSW with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is weak. The wind is cross-off (offshore), keeping the surface clean. It’s surfable for a learner on a foamie, but there’s no power.

Then things dry up completely from Wednesday the 5th through to Sunday the 9th of August – that’s nearly five days with absolutely no swell height recorded. Just wind and clean faces, but nothing to ride.

We get a brief flicker on Monday the 10th of August, with a 0.7 ft swell from the ESE and a period of only 3 seconds – that’s basically wind chop. Not worth getting wet for.

Moving into the second week, Tuesday the 11th of August shows a slight bump: a 2 ft swell from the SE, but the period is still a poor 4 seconds. The energy is weak, but the wind is offshore from the WNW, which will make it clean. It’s still tiny and junky, best for a very small board or a longboard if you’re desperate.

Wednesday the 12th of August has a glassy morning with a 0.7 ft swell, but by the afternoon a 2 ft WSW swell creeps in with a 9-second period and moderate energy. The wind is cross-off. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but we’re still talking knee-high at best.

The final hope is Saturday the 15th of August. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the W with a period of 6 seconds – the highest energy in the whole window. It’s still small and short-period, and there’s light rain. Clean conditions with a cross-off wind, but don’t expect any power or shape.

In summary, there’s no standout session here. If I had to pick the best offering, it would be Wednesday the 12th of August afternoon, with that 2 ft, 9-second swell and clean conditions. But honestly, it’s a long wait for a dribble. The area is naturally inconsistent, so this quiet run isn’t a huge surprise. Keep an eye on the charts – it tends not to stay this dead forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:03AM6.17m
2:25PM6.26m
2:39AM6.14m
3:01PM6.21m
3:16AM6.02m
3:40PM6.06m
3:58AM5.81m
4:23PM5.82m
4:46AM5.53m
5:14PM5.52m
5:44AM5.21m
6:18PM5.23m
Low Tide
8:15PM0.77m
8:30AM0.53m
8:50PM0.77m
9:05AM0.61m
9:27PM0.85m
9:42AM0.75m
10:07PM1.00m
10:24AM0.97m
10:53PM1.19m
11:14AM1.24m
11:48PM1.40m
12:15PM1.49m
00:56AM1.55m
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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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