Folkestone Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South Coast of England, UK)
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Photo by: O Fred PrestonFolkestone Surf Guide
Folkestone on the South Coast is a sheltered beach and reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest. Usually gets local windswells, but groundswells do happen and the ideal wave angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around mid tide. The water quality here is rather suspect.
Folkestone Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Beach and reef |  3 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| inconsistent | 57°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Folkestone:
The best conditions reported for surf at Folkestone occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
What's the best time of year to surf Folkestone (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Folkestone Location Map
Interactive Folkestone surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Folkestone is Lydd Airport (LYX) in U.k., 22 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Folkestone is Manston Airport (MSE) in England, 32 km (20 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (ft)
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Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (ft)- Wind Speed (mph)
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 08:04 Local Time
| Saturday 07 | ||||
| 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
| Wave (ft) | ||||
| Period (s) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Wind (mph) | ||||
| Wind State | cross- off |
cross | cross | cross- off |
Tides at Folkestone
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
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| high tide | ||
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Swell History at Folkestone
Surf stats for Folkestone, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Folkestone
Wind stats for Folkestone, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Folkestone Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:3.0
- Quality on a good day:2.7
- Consistency of Surf:
1.7 - Difficulty Level:3.0
- Wind and Kite Surfing:
1.0 - Crowds:2.0
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Folkestone. Click below to view there surf guides.
Point
BeachWave Buoys Nearest To Folkestone:
- Closest Wave BuoyFolkestone Waverider4 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyGoodwin Sands Waverider18 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyRye Bay Waverider23 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoySandettie Buoy27 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyHastings WaveNet Site29 mi
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