Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,482 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s be real honest – this sixteen-day look is a bit of a bummer. The ocean’s been sleeping and the wind’s been all over the shop, so there’s a long dry spell before we get anything worth paddling for.
Eastbourne is the spot we got. It’s a sheltered beginner break, but it’s hit-and-miss and needs a good SSW swell. We’re not getting that. From Thursday, August 27th, all the way through to Sunday, September 6th, it’s pretty much flat or junk. Cross-off and cross-shore winds blow plenty of days, and when there’s any swell, it’s tiny – knee-high or less. The water’s at 70°, which is much warmer than normal, but that’s no help for the surf. Look at Saturday, August 29th: a 8ft swell from the SW shows up, but with a near gale cross-shore wind. That’s a mess, not a session. The combined energy numbers are all weak – 7, 25, 10 – all under 100. No power at all.
There’s a big gap, nearly a week and a half, with nothing worth mentioning. Honest truth, it looks more like a kiteboarding setup with that lumpy cross-chop than a wave for a surfer.
Then, on Monday morning, September 7th, we finally get something. This is the one true standout. A 8ft swell from the WSW with a 7-second period shows up, and the energy reading jumps to 778 – that’s proper power. The wind is light, from the North at just 6 mph, so it’ll be glassy clean. That size is expert-only, so unless you’re ready for a solid one, stay on the sand. It’s your best chance by far, but it’s a one-morning deal. After that, it fades back to tiny, weak dribble through to September 11th.
So here’s the word: hit the water Monday morning, September 7th. Dawn patrol. That’s your shot. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 322 | 111 | 413 | 825 | 153 | 42 | 0 | 233 | 0 | 130 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:58PM5.90m | 12:18PM6.10m | 00:31AM6.21m | 12:51PM6.39m | 1:04AM6.42m | 1:24PM6.57m | 1:39AM6.52m | 1:58PM6.61m | 2:14AM6.49m | 2:34PM6.52m | 2:52AM6.32m | 3:13PM6.28m | 3:33AM6.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM1.01m | 6:20AM0.65m | 6:39PM0.71m | 6:54AM0.40m | 7:13PM0.51m | 7:27AM0.27m | 7:46PM0.41m | 8:01AM0.25m | 8:20PM0.42m | 8:35AM0.36m | 8:56PM0.55m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:36PM0.79m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | 80 | 18 | — | 25 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 8 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 3 | W 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 11 | 178 | 322 | 111 | 413 | 825 | 153 | 42 | 176 | 233 | 154 | 130 | 19 | 7 | 29 | — | 8 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 366 | 364 | 389 | 114 | 424 | 428 | 168 | 114 | 195 | 718 | 402 | 322 | 346 | 40 | 99 | 366 | 313 | 348 | 272 | 287 |
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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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