Eastbourne surf break

Eastbourne surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 20 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
11.2° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.4
NE
0.1
S
0.7
E
0.8
ENE
0.9
E
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
NE
0.1
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)101031444444333121111111110998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4434131623191493463019191815887
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
E
5
NE
10
E
5
WNW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59PM
6.78
2:19AM
6.65
2:43PM
6.45
3:04AM
6.23
3:31PM
5.98
3:55AM
5.72
4:27PM
5.46
4:54AM
5.20
5:36PM
5.01
6:12AM
4.82
7:06PM
4.81
7:46AM
4.76
8:32PM
4.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:21PM
0.29
8:45AM
0.33
9:09PM
0.65
9:36AM
0.72
10:04PM
1.09
10:35AM
1.15
11:09PM
1.51
11:45AM
1.51
12:25AM
1.78
1:02PM
1.69
1:45AM
1.83
2:18PM
1.65
2:57AM
1.66
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise5:54--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:47--5:45--5:43--
Sunset-8:00--8:01--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:09-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1010810101010119111291315912131010119
Feels °C (?)4531231325548105897797
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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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