Folkestone Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.08° N 1.19° E

Folkestone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Folkestone sea temperature is
20.2° C
3.3° 

Folkestone surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly 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 Summary

Mostly 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
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.9
SW
4
0.6
SW
3
1.3
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
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0.8
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6
0.1
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6
0.4
SW
3
0.1
N
8
0.1
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7
0.9
SW
4
0.3
SW
3
0.1
N
6
0.4
SSW
3
0.1
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
20
1
1
23
0
73
157
45
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21
11
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2
0
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22
2
0
3
1
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
5
ENE
20
SW
30
SW
25
SW
35
WSW
40
SW
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
NNE
5
E
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
N
15
NNE
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State
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cross
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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
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5:22
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5:31
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8:38
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8:35
8:34
8:31
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8:28
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Temp °C
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21
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Feels °C
20
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18
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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.

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