Eastbourne surf break

Eastbourne surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 21 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Eastbourne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Eastbourne sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastbourne this week:

The surf forecast for Eastbourne over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eastbourne in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 21st Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 23rd Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 23rd Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastbourne over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.5
S
1
S
0.6
S
0.3
SSW
0.7
S
1.9
SSW
1.4
S
0.7
SSW
0.3
SSE
2
SSW
1.5
S
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)11109814910981177101010101010966
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3884501695040768003256723392235154204130726869106146117
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNW
35
N
40
NW
5
SW
10
SE
0
E
15
NNW
40
N
15
W
30
SSE
10
SE
5
E
5
S
25
N
40
NNW
40
NNW
30
N
10
S
30
SSW
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
1.59
9:43AM
1.60
10:03PM
1.66
10:36AM
1.63
10:53PM
1.71
11:27AM
1.64
11:45PM
1.74
12:17PM
1.65
12:39AM
1.76
1:09PM
1.64
1:34AM
1.76
2:03PM
1.62
2:29AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:14PM
0.64
3:30AM
0.60
4:04PM
0.61
4:27AM
0.57
4:53PM
0.58
5:22AM
0.55
5:43PM
0.55
6:14AM
0.52
6:33PM
0.52
7:05AM
0.50
7:22PM
0.50
7:55AM
0.49
8:13PM
0.49
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-8:16--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:10--8:08--8:07-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------18612
Temp. °C171715191915171816181513181916181817151312
Feels °C (?)15149151813151510169101618101111161475
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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 12 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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