Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, WSW swell with 10 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks. Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the local lineup over the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty grim stretch for paddle surfing, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. There’s simply no good surf on offer. We’re looking at a long, empty run with nothing to recommend. The first real hint of anything happens right at the very end, and even that’s a big "if". For the most part, the swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. It’s the kind of forecast that makes you want to check the kite surfers instead.
The most notable thing is the water temperature at Eastbourne. It’s sitting at 68°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so if you do go for a dip, it’ll feel like a bathtub compared to normal.
The whole first week is a write-off. From Thursday the 16th through to Saturday the 26th of July, it’s almost constant “poor surf conditions.” Swells are tiny, rarely breaking 2 ft, with periods down at 3 or 4 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, making it lumpy and choppy. There’s basically no energy in the water (combined energy values mostly below 5). It’s a flat spell.
We finally see a little pulse of life on Sunday the 26th of July morning. A small 2 ft swell from the WSW with a 5-second period rolls in. The combined energy is a weak 16. The wind is light and onshore from the SE. It’s still poor surf conditions, but it’s a tiny bit of movement. Not worth rushing for.
The very end of the forecast, on Friday the 31st of July afternoon, is the only thing that even gets a mention. A 6 ft swell from the WSW with a 6-second period shows up. The combined energy hits 268, which is moderate. The wind is fresh and cross-off from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. But that’s a 6 ft, short-period windswell. For a sheltered spot like Eastbourne, that’s a bit of a mess, and with a 6-second period it’s going to be crumbly and bumpy. It’s expert-only territory if you’re keen, but honestly, it looks more interesting for a kite session than a surf.
There’s nothing else. The rest of the days are either flat or have tiny, unrideable slop. This is a classic blank run for this area. The forecasts can always change, but for now, leave the boards in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | SW 7 | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | NE 3 | W 8 | W 8 | E 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 10 | SW 3 | WSW 4 |
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 kJ | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:23PM6.63m | 1:41AM6.59m | 2:08PM6.60m | 2:26AM6.45m | 2:52PM6.43m | 3:10AM6.18m | 3:35PM6.14m | 3:53AM5.81m | 4:19PM5.77m | 4:39AM5.41m | 5:05PM5.38m | 5:28AM5.00m | 5:56PM5.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:55PM0.38m | 8:16AM0.11m | 8:41PM0.43m | 9:01AM0.25m | 9:26PM0.60m | 9:44AM0.52m | 10:10PM0.85m | 10:27AM0.86m | 10:54PM1.15m | 11:11AM1.23m | 11:40PM1.46m | 11:58AM1.59m | 00:30AM1.74m | ||||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | SSW 2 | — | — | S 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | E 4 | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 9 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 537 | 535 | 321 | 629 | 487 | 622 | 445 | 451 | 486 | 410 | 195 | 364 | 287 | 342 | 371 | 410 | 330 | 847 | 357 | 320 | |
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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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