
Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, WSW swell with 28 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I'm seein' on the Eastbourne charts. Honestly, it's a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. That southwest-facing setup is super sheltered from most swell, and we are starved for any real energy for the longest time.
The water out there? It's *much* warmer than usual for this time of year, over 5° warmer than the long-term average, sitting at 68°. That's pretty wild, but it won't make the surf any bigger.
We've got a long, dry gap right now. From the 23rd of July all the way through to the 1st of August, there's just nothing happening. You'll see flat spells and tiny, weak slop that isn't worth paddling out for. That's a solid week and a half with no real recommendation.
Then, on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, there's a sudden spike. A 7ft swell from the SW shows up, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to (489), which is a moderate punch. But here's the catch: 7ft is getting up there, a bit too much for beginners, and with that short period, it's going to be a bit crumbly and fat. Still, with some light offshore wind from the WNW making it glassy, that morning window is the only standout of the whole forecast.
By the afternoon of that same day, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops, so it's a one-session window. After that, it dries right up again through the rest of the week, with nothing but tiny wind chop and flat spells all the way through the 7th of August.
The pick of a real poor bunch is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is 7ft from the SW, and with a light offshore wind, it should be about as clean as we're going to get. It's big enough for a proper paddle, but only the experienced crew should be on it. Don't expect it to hold all day.
Honestly, for Eastbourne, this blank run is pretty normal for a sheltered spot in a lull. It tends not to stay this flat forever, but for now, you're better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 9 | E 3 | W 8 | S 3 | W 10 |
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2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:00PM4.72m | 7:40AM4.49m | 8:14PM4.61m | 8:55AM4.52m | 9:23PM4.70m | 9:58AM4.71m | 10:18PM4.93m | 10:47AM5.00m | 11:04PM5.21m | 11:29AM5.31m | 11:44PM5.50m | 12:07PM5.61m | 00:20AM5.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM1.88m | 1:26AM1.92m | 1:51PM2.05m | 2:30AM1.98m | 2:57PM2.06m | 3:35AM1.88m | 4:02PM1.93m | 4:34AM1.66m | 4:58PM1.69m | 5:24AM1.37m | 5:45PM1.42m | 6:07AM1.08m | 6:26PM1.17m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 13 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | E 6 | W 5 | S 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 10 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | E 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 18 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 233 | 739 | 330 | 760 | 836 | 557 | 727 | 501 | 538 | 792 | 322 | 303 | 287 | 287 | 330 | 255 | 406 | 330 | 412 | 345 | 200 |
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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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