Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you, there's not a lot to get excited about.
We're looking at a real dry spell for the next 16 days. The only break on the radar is Eastbourne. It's a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot that's usually inconsistent, and that's being kind. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a full 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a pretty wild anomaly, so at least you won't be freezing if you do go for a paddle.
The first week is a total write-off. We've got a weak pulse of swell on Tuesday the 4th with a tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft of swell from the WSW, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a messy cross or cross-off. The combined energy is practically nothing (6). It's just not worth it. Wednesday the 5th sees a bigger jump in height to 7ft from the WSW, but the period drops to a pathetic 6 seconds and the wind is howling at 25 mph. That's a messy, blown-out 7ft – a recipe for a washing machine, not a wave. Not good for beginners, and honestly not great for anyone. The rest of the first week is flat or near flat with tiny, gutless 0.3ft to 1ft swells. There's a brief moment of glassy conditions on Sunday the 9th, but with only 0.3ft of swell, it's a lake.
Then we hit another gap. From Monday the 11th right through to Wednesday the 13th, the cross-onshore winds are up and the swell is basically non-existent. You'll find a bit of a pulse on Friday the 14th with a 2ft swell from the WSW and a 5-second period, but the combined energy is still weak (39). The wind is cross-off, so it'll be clean, but it's tiny and weak. Saturday the 15th morning has a light offshore from the NW, which is promising, but it's only 0.7ft of swell. The pattern continues into the second week: tiny swells, often with strong winds.
The takeaway is a tough one. There are no standout sessions. The best of a bad bunch might be the morning of Saturday the 15th, where the light offshore wind from the NW will make the 0.7ft swell look as clean as possible. But you're chasing small, weak, inconsistent waves. If you're desperate for a paddle, that's your window. Otherwise, leave the board in the shed. This is a classic blank run for a sheltered spot like this, and it's likely to stay poor.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 4 |
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 kJ | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:40PM6.06m | 3:58AM5.81m | 4:23PM5.82m | 4:46AM5.53m | 5:14PM5.52m | 5:44AM5.21m | 6:18PM5.23m | 6:59AM4.99m | 7:39PM5.09m | 8:27AM5.02m | 9:03PM5.24m | 9:44AM5.34m | 10:12PM5.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM1.00m | 10:24AM0.97m | 10:53PM1.19m | 11:14AM1.24m | 11:48PM1.40m | 12:15PM1.49m | 00:56AM1.55m | 1:29PM1.65m | 2:14AM1.54m | 2:50PM1.60m | 3:33AM1.32m | 4:07PM1.35m | |||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | W 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | NE 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 54 | 85 | 309 | 142 | 38 | 59 | 56 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 287 | 329 | 379 | 450 | 366 | 454 | 362 | 447 | 26 | 233 | 287 | 329 | 330 | 446 | 342 | 319 | 446 | 412 | 504 | 446 | 452 |
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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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