Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, SW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The surf forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Truth be told, we’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. For the next week and a half, there’s nothing really worth paddling out for. The energy just isn’t there, and the conditions are messy. You’ll be waiting a good while before anything changes.
The first real hint of life shows up around Tuesday, September 1st, but even then, it’s a tricky one. On Tuesday morning we’ll see a 3 ft swell from the SW, with a strong offshore wind from the NW. That’ll make for clean, glassy faces, but with a period of only 4 seconds, it’s going to be weak and choppy – not much power behind it. The combined energy is a paltry 49, so it’s really just a whisper.
The standout moment, and the only one worth getting excited about, is on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st. The swell jumps up to 8 ft from the SSW, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s a solid, punchy wave, and with a fresh offshore wind from the NW, the conditions will be clean, crisp, and lined up. The combined energy hits 536, which is a serious kick of power. This is a wave for experienced surfers only – it’ll be too heavy for beginners. The water temperature is 70°, which is much warmer than we’d expect for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The only spot to consider is Folkestone, a beach and reef setup that’s sheltered from the swell. It’s an inconsistent break, so when it does fire, it’s worth the wait. Because it’s a sheltered spot, it’ll handle that strong offshore wind well. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get there early.
After that afternoon surge, we’re back to zero. Wednesday, September 2nd, has nothing at all. So, your window is narrow: Tuesday afternoon is the one to go for. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but if it holds, that’s your wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | NE 5 | W 6 | NE 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 2 | SW 3 |
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 kJ | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:43PM6.36m | 4:05AM5.95m | 4:25PM5.88m | 4:49AM5.48m | 5:13PM5.38m | 5:43AM5.02m | 6:15PM4.94m | 6:56AM4.70m | 7:36PM4.72m | 8:18AM4.65m | 8:52PM4.78m | 9:26AM4.87m | 9:52PM5.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.77m | 10:40PM0.91m | 10:53AM1.20m | 11:14PM1.36m | 11:28AM1.62m | 11:52PM1.80m | 12:10PM2.02m | 00:41AM2.17m | 1:07PM2.35m | 1:55AM2.40m | 2:47PM2.47m | 3:47AM2.31m | 4:27PM2.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | N 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 7 | 19 | 1 | 12 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 102 | — | 13 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 11 | 14 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 436 | 436 | 167 | 321 | 436 | 394 | 372 | 414 | 32 | 347 | 246 | 342 | 245 | 452 | 181 | 403 | 234 | 291 | 291 | 685 | 305 |
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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).
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