Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a rough stretch. There’s a big empty patch at the start with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t roll in until Wednesday the 5th, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long gap with very little action.
Folkestone is the only break in the picture, and it’s a fickle, sheltered beach and reef that doesn’t break often. Water temps are around 68°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year — feels more like a lagoon than the ocean.
Wednesday morning the 5th is the best of a bad bunch. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pretty weak (73), but the wind is right, so it’s surfable. That’s your highlight. Later that afternoon, the swell builds to 5ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and messy, making it sloppy. The energy hits a moderate 157, but the chop spoils it.
Thursday the 6th is flat for surf, but with clean cross-off wind and 3ft of swell, it might actually be better for the kite crew. For a paddle surfer, the quality is just not there.
Things perk up a little around Thursday the 13th of August. We’ve got a light offshore wind from the NW and 3ft of ENE swell. The period is short at 5 seconds, but the clean offshore wind makes it the most promising window. The energy is low (38), but it’s a chance to get a few clean ones. The afternoon holds a moderate offshore breeze, keeping it clean and consistent.
The 14th of August brings a strong offshore wind (28 mph). The swell is 4ft from the NE, but that wind is blowing hard. It’s clean, but you’ll be struggling to get into anything. The strong offshore makes it a real workout.
After that, it’s back to flat or small, poor-quality waves. Folkestone is an inconsistent spot, so a long dry spell like this is pretty normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a rest week.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 3 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 4 | SW 3 | N 6 | SSW 3 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 73 | 157 | 45 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:02PM6.72m | 3:23AM6.49m | 3:44PM6.57m | 4:08AM6.28m | 4:30PM6.31m | 4:58AM5.98m | 5:25PM5.98m | 6:00AM5.66m | 6:32PM5.68m | 7:13AM5.46m | 7:49PM5.57m | 8:30AM5.50m | 9:02PM5.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.59m | 10:25AM0.77m | 10:48PM0.78m | 11:04AM1.01m | 11:29PM1.04m | 11:48AM1.31m | 00:17AM1.33m | 12:41PM1.61m | 1:21AM1.60m | 1:57PM1.83m | 2:50AM1.69m | 3:36PM1.76m | |||||||||
 |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | W 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | N 5 | N 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 3 | — | N 6 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | SW 4 | WNW 2 | — | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 20 | — | — | 23 | 9 | 73 | 157 | 45 | 5 | 21 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 326 | 377 | 379 | 261 | 327 | 367 | 477 | 936 | 414 | 468 | 342 | 40 | 261 | 304 | 291 | 479 | 706 | 342 | 379 | 454 | 427 |
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Folkestone surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Folkestone Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Folkestone provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Folkestone can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Folkestone 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 (Folkestone) 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 Folkestone 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.
Folkestone is 1 km (1 miles) from Folkestone. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Folkestone. Folkestone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest