Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM. 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 12 | WSW 3 | W 6 | W 11 | W 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 275 | 178 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 190 | 253 | 277 | 196 | 43 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:36PM5.45m | 3:55AM5.16m | 4:14PM4.98m | 4:38AM4.69m | 5:03PM4.54m | 5:40AM4.29m | 6:22PM4.22m | 7:29AM4.14m | 8:17PM4.26m | 9:06AM4.42m | 9:30PM4.63m | 10:00AM4.88m | 10:16PM5.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM1.45m | 10:20AM1.69m | 10:48PM1.85m | 11:14AM2.08m | 11:52PM2.18m | 12:28PM2.34m | 1:14AM2.30m | 1:54PM2.36m | 2:36AM2.14m | 3:11PM2.10m | 3:41AM1.78m | 4:08PM1.70m | |||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 12 | WSW 3 | W 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 12 | SW 6 | — | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 6 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 3 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 275 | 178 | 66 | 24 | 66 | 190 | 253 | 277 | 196 | — | 19 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 450 | 322 | 368 | 450 | 366 | 366 | 450 | 114 | 141 | 141 | 315 | 249 | 412 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 126 | 126 |
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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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