Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with W 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 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna level with you. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the Eastbourne outlook. And, well… it’s a tough one.
For the next 16 days, we’re looking at a real flat spell. The surf is gonna be barely a whisper for most of the run. The first record doesn’t show anything rideable, and honestly, the whole forecast period is a struggle. There are long gaps – days on end – with nothing worth paddling out for. You’re going to see a stretch from September 8th through the 12th where there’s zero surf, and then again from the 14th onward it’s mostly tiny or flat. The only real flicker of hope comes on the morning of Tuesday, September 8th, but even that is a stretch.
Let’s break it down. The only break we’ve got to talk about is Eastbourne. It’s a beginner spot, sheltered from the swell, and it’s inconsistent. It rarely offers much. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is a huge 6°F warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so the water feels like a bath compared to usual.
The best we get is on Tuesday, September 8th, in the morning. We’ll see a small bump of swell, about 4ft from the WSW, but with a short period of just 6 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. The wind will be cross-offshore from the WNW, which will keep it looking tidy, and the combined swell energy is a weak 157. It’s clean, but it’s really not much to get excited about. For a beginner, 4ft is on the upper edge of what’s manageable, and the quality is poor. It’s a “maybe” session, not a standout.
After that, it’s back to tiny or flat conditions with mostly cross-offshore winds, but the swell just isn’t there. The morning of Sunday the 13th shows 3ft from the W with a 6-second period (energy of 123), but it’s still poor quality.
To be honest, if you’re looking for anything worth a paddle, this forecast is a bust. The setup is so weak and inconsistent that this blank run is actually pretty normal for Eastbourne. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSE 3 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 10 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 37 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 68 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:26PM4.85m | 8:21AM4.86m | 8:58PM5.06m | 9:40AM5.26m | 10:05PM5.50m | 10:37AM5.76m | 10:57PM5.97m | 11:24AM6.22m | 11:42PM6.35m | 12:05PM6.56m | 00:22AM6.60m | 12:43PM6.74m | 00:59AM6.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM1.86m | 2:10AM1.70m | 2:51PM1.74m | 3:31AM1.40m | 4:05PM1.38m | 4:35AM0.97m | 5:03PM0.95m | 5:26AM0.56m | 5:50PM0.57m | 6:09AM0.25m | 6:31PM0.31m | 6:48AM0.09m | 7:08PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — | WSW 14 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 10 | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 37 | — | 21 | — | 4 | — | — | 46 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | 11 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 44 | 95 | 136 | 125 | 126 | 88 | 95 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 106 | 109 | 59 | 68 | 5 | 18 | 111 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 198 | 363 | 296 | 339 | 366 | 366 | 431 | 432 | 432 | 504 | 141 | 176 | 431 | 182 | 99 | 114 | 117 | 366 | 448 | 314 |
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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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