
Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | W 4 | SW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
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85 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:05PM6.56m | 00:22AM6.60m | 12:43PM6.74m | 00:59AM6.68m | 1:19PM6.74m | 1:35AM6.61m | 1:54PM6.59m | 2:10AM6.38m | 2:27PM6.29m | 2:44AM6.04m | 3:01PM5.90m | 3:19AM5.62m | 3:36PM5.45m | 3:55AM5.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.31m | 6:48AM0.09m | 7:08PM0.20m | 7:24AM0.10m | 7:43PM0.23m | 7:58AM0.24m | 8:16PM0.40m | 8:30AM0.51m | 8:49PM0.68m | 9:03AM0.86m | 9:23PM1.05m | 9:39AM1.26m | 10:00PM1.45m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 6 | SW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — |
85 | 21 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | WSW 9 | SW 8 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | W 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
— | 40 | 12 | 4 | 46 | 80 | 63 | 52 | 45 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 78 | 119 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 108 | 128 | 366 | 366 | 431 | 313 | 182 | 26 | 256 | 176 | 249 | 303 | 303 | 296 | 366 | 499 | 450 | 432 | 115 | |
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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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