Eastbourne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.77° N 0.30° E

Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
20.8°C
3.6° 

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


Eastbourne surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with 628 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead on the south coast. Don't get your hopes up too high for any proper waves for a while. The water temperature right now is a very unusual 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel nice just sitting out there.

We’ve got a blank run coming. The first few days kick off with some moderate swell energy (144) and chest-high waves around 5ft at Eastbourne on Sunday the 30th of August, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell from the SW with a stiff cross-offshore breeze. The surf quality is poor, so it's not really worth suiting up for.

Monday the 31st sees a bit more size, with the swell building to 7ft (moderate wave energy of 429) from the WSW in the morning, but that strong 22 mph cross-off wind will keep it ragged and blown out. By the afternoon it drops back. Through Tuesday and Wednesday it really fades away to almost nothing, with energy dropping into the single digits and teens.

There’s a small pulse on Thursday the 3rd of September, with 5ft and moderate energy (170), but again the wind is howling at 19-22 mph. By Friday the 4th we see the most size of the whole run – 6ft to 7ft from the WSW with energy climbing to 373 in the afternoon. But the wind is hitting 28 mph, which is too much for a paddle board. For the kite crew, that Friday afternoon might actually look like a bit of fun.

Saturday the 5th of September is the only real bright spot, and it's the standout of the whole 16 days. We get a proper offshore from the NW at 12 mph in the morning, cleaning up a small 3ft WSW swell. The break will be clean and workable for a beginner-friendly wave, but don't expect any power – it's a weak 6-second period. The crowds are a possibility at Eastbourne, but with such small surf, it likely won't be too packed.

After that, it’s back to flatness. From the 6th of September all the way through to the 14th, we barely see anything over 2ft. The wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the combined energy barely breaks the teens. A few glassy moments on the 8th of September morning, but with waves only 1ft, you’ll be bobbing more than surfing.

So to wrap it up: Saturday the 5th of September morning is your one real chance for a clean, rideable wave. The rest is either too small, too windy, or both. For the area, these long flat spells are pretty normal – it tends not to stay poor for long, but this time it’s going to test your patience.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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6
1.3
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6
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WSW
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1.3
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0.9
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0.2
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0.7
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0.9
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2.1
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1.5
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7
0.8
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6
0.2
W
11
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
144
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429
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49
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170
0
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261
373
189
40
9
19
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
SW
40
SW
35
W
25
W
15
NW
15
W
25
WSW
15
W
30
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35
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30
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30
WSW
35
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35
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35
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45
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30
WNW
20
NW
20
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5
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
1:24PM6.57m
1:39AM6.52m
1:58PM6.61m
2:14AM6.49m
2:34PM6.52m
2:52AM6.32m
3:13PM6.28m
3:33AM6.01m
3:57PM5.91m
4:21AM5.60m
4:48PM5.46m
5:20AM5.14m
5:55PM5.04m
Low Tide
7:46PM0.41m
8:01AM0.25m
8:20PM0.42m
8:35AM0.36m
8:56PM0.55m
9:12AM0.59m
9:36PM0.79m
9:55AM0.92m
10:23PM1.12m
10:47AM1.31m
11:23PM1.47m
11:56AM1.68m
00:41AM1.71m
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Temp °C
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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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