Surf Forecasts:
Eastbourne surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, NE swell with 21 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty again. Let’s look at this in feet and miles per hour, because some of you think in those numbers.
It’s a rough picture, I won’t lie. For the next 16 days, we’ve got a massive gap where there’s absolutely nothing surfable. The entire forecast is a bust except for a couple of tiny, clean spells right at the tail end.
First break on the list is Eastbourne. It’s a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot, but it doesn’t break often. The water is sitting at 66°, which is 7° warmer than the average for this time of year. That’s a huge anomaly – the ocean is unnaturally warm.
Right at the end, on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 22nd, we get a light offshore wind from the west-northwest. The waves are a tiny 0.3 ft from the west, with basically no energy. The next morning, Wednesday, July 23rd, it’s clean again with a cross-offshore wind from the west at 31 mph. The swell is just 1 ft from the southwest, with a pathetic 4-second period. The combined energy is a weak 5.
For the entire period before that, it’s a complete mess. From the start through to July 21st, the wind is strong and onshore or cross-shore. The biggest bump we get is on the morning of Friday, July 18th – a 3 ft swell from the east-northeast with a short 4-second period, but it’s ruined by a 25 mph cross-shore wind. The energy peaks at a paltry 27.
Honestly, for most of these days, the conditions are better suited for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is strong, the waves are messy chop.
There are no standouts. No good options. It’s a rough stretch for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | W 10 | WSW 3 | W 7 | W 10 | — | — | W 7 | E 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | W 8 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 |
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 kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:49PM5.42m | 6:18AM5.17m | 6:54PM5.33m | 7:30AM5.14m | 8:07PM5.36m | 8:46AM5.29m | 9:17PM5.55m | 9:54AM5.59m | 10:20PM5.85m | 10:53AM5.94m | 11:16PM6.17m | 11:47AM6.28m | 00:07AM6.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM1.30m | 00:26AM1.42m | 12:49PM1.39m | 1:27AM1.40m | 1:54PM1.41m | 2:33AM1.30m | 3:02PM1.32m | 3:41AM1.08m | 4:11PM1.13m | 4:46AM0.80m | 5:15PM0.87m | 5:45AM0.49m | 6:13PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | W 8 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | W 7 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 33 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 376 | 249 | 198 | 403 | 321 | 198 | 198 | 320 | 340 | 406 | 342 | 378 | 378 | 577 | 535 | 377 | 387 | 342 | 378 | 264 |
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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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