Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 13 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 0.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Folkestone over the next 16 days.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a grim run. For the first 10 days or so, the surf is basically missing in action. The combined energy readings are all in single digits or zero, with hardly any swell to speak of. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, and the waves that do show up are tiny, short-period slop. You’re looking at nothing but flat spells from Tuesday, July 21 right through to the end of the month. The water temperature anomaly is a massive 4° warmer than usual for this time of year—very unusual, like a warm bath out there, but still no energy to play with.
Things finally perk up a little on Saturday, August 1. The morning starts glassy with a light westerly breeze, and we see a 4 ft swell from the northeast with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a modest 53, so it’s weak but at least there’s something to ride. The afternoon gets a bit more push: 4 ft from the northeast, period still 5 seconds, and the energy lifts to 103 with a clean cross-off wind from the west-southwest. That’s about as good as it gets in this window. It’s not going to blow your mind, but for a spot that’s been dead for a week and a half, it’s a welcome change.
The break itself is a beach and reef setup, sheltered from too much swell, but the optimum direction is from the southwest. The swell on Saturday is from the northeast, which isn’t ideal, but the clean conditions and some waist-high waves mean it’s the only real standout. It’s inconsistent here normally, so paddling out on Saturday morning or afternoon is your best bet. Crowds are possible, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
After that, Sunday and Monday drop back off again with no surf to speak of, and the rest of the outlook through to Wednesday, August 5, is more of the same: tiny, weak, and messy. Honestly, for a stretch this long, it’s pretty ordinary. If you’re desperate, August 1 is your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 3 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 3 | NNE 6 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 6 | SW 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:12PM5.78m | 5:42AM5.39m | 6:09PM5.40m | 6:44AM5.10m | 7:14PM5.14m | 7:50AM4.95m | 8:19PM5.04m | 8:53AM4.98m | 9:19PM5.11m | 9:48AM5.14m | 10:11PM5.29m | 10:36AM5.39m | 10:57PM5.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM1.27m | 00:02AM1.34m | 12:17PM1.65m | 00:45AM1.73m | 1:04PM1.99m | 1:38AM2.03m | 2:06PM2.22m | 2:55AM2.18m | 3:37PM2.26m | 4:22AM2.08m | 4:55PM2.04m | 5:23AM1.79m | 5:48PM1.70m | ||||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 3 | — | NE 5 | NE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | NNE 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | W 6 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | — | NE 3 | NE 7 | NE 5 | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 2 | NNE 3 | — | WNW 2 | W 2 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | ENE 2 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 11 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 779 | 751 | 418 | 432 | 785 | 140 | 327 | 398 | 327 | 903 | 886 | 635 | 778 | 558 | 878 | 521 | 494 | 354 | 305 | 194 | 181 |
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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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