Eastbourne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got for the Eastbourne area over the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch.

Right now, and for the majority of the next 16 days, we are looking at a flat spell with almost nothing rideable. From the start of the forecast through to late September, the swell heights are tiny, mostly hanging around 0.3 ft to 2 ft, and the wave energy is pathetically low – often in the single digits to teens, with combined energy readings like 85 (weak) on the first day dropping to single digits and zeros. The conditions are frequently called “poor surf conditions” right across the board. There are a few moments where the wind is offshore or glassy, but with no swell to push, it's a windsurfing situation, not a surfing one. Honestly, the setup here (a beach-and-reef, sheltered break) looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during most of this period.

Look, I want to give you one standout, but there just isn't one to be found. The finder comes back with nothing in the way of a recommendation for the whole 16-day window. That’s the reality for this spot at this time. The only break on the list is Eastbourne, and it rates as `inconsistent` and a `beginner` spot, which is about right for an area that’s very sheltered from the main swell directions.

There is one glimmer – the morning of Saturday the 19th of September gives us glassy conditions (wind from WSW at 3 mph) and a tiny 0.3 ft, 12-second period groundswell. That long period (over 11 seconds) is a sign of energy, but it's just a whisper. The combined energy is only 6 (weak). For the rest of the time, the wind is either cross-off, cross, or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, and the swell is almost non-existent. Even when a small bump shows up on the 18th – a 3 ft swell with 6-second period and combined energy of 49 (weak) – the wind is cross-off, not truly offshore, so it’s still not worth paddling for.

In short, there are no good surf options within this 16-day window. The water temperature is currently 68°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than normal for the time of year – that’s very unusual. But warm water won't put you in a wave. We are looking at a long, blank run that is more typical for this sheltered area when the swell windows are closed. Forecasts can change, and sometimes a sneaky groundswell slides in, but right now? Leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

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