Eastbourne surf break

Eastbourne surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
10.6° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 12th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 12th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
1.3
SW
2.2
WSW
2.5
SW
1.8
SW
0.7
WSW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)8578616688874644121116141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8804448392802154944332192333182837651039984124
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
35
WSW
40
WSW
45
SW
35
SW
30
SW
5
SW
10
NNE
10
SSW
10
WSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:51AM
4.35
6:46PM
4.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:09AM
2.27
12:50PM
2.19
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01-
Sunset--7:45--7:47--7:49--7:51--7:52--7:53--7:55
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111199910981091012121214111111111212
Feels °C (?)64-1-1135676688610766899
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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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