Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a hard look at what's cooking for Folkestone. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking bleak for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing worthwhile on the cards.
The outlook starts now on Saturday the 4th of July, but there’s absolutely no surf to get excited about. The first week is mostly a write-off. We’re looking at a gap of almost no ridable waves until around the 10th, and even then, it's a struggle. The swell energy is painfully weak, often registering single-digit or low two-digit values, which basically means the ocean is flat or barely moving.
The only time the numbers start to look half-decent is around Friday, July 10th through Sunday, July 12th. We get a tiny bump of energy, with the combined swell energy reaching up to 62 (moderate energy) on the Saturday afternoon. The swell height stays small, around 0.9 ft to 1 ft, coming from the NE. The real teaser here is the morning glass-offs – on Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th, the wind goes glass with barely a breath of air. That would make the water silky smooth. But the truth is, with such minimal swell and a short period of only 4-5 seconds, these are barely rideable. The water temp is 64°, which is a full 5° warmer than normal, so you won't need a thick suit, but the surf quality is still “poor” according to the charts.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, the glassy windows on the 10th, 11th, and 12th are your only real chance at a fun little session on a longboard. It won't be a standout, but it might be the least disappointing option. For the rest of the 16-day window, it’s all cross-shore chop, strong breezes, and tiny dribbles of swell. The setup looks more interesting for someone on a kite than a surfer on a paddle board. Don't hold your breath.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but right now, it's a tough stretch.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | W 8 | SW 3 | SW 4 | NNE 3 | W 8 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 36 | 34 | 53 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:46PM6.30m | 3:06AM6.10m | 3:27PM6.24m | 3:49AM6.00m | 4:11PM6.12m | 4:37AM5.87m | 5:02PM5.97m | 5:33AM5.73m | 6:01PM5.83m | 6:38AM5.64m | 7:08PM5.77m | 7:47AM5.67m | 8:16PM5.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.89m | 10:14AM0.96m | 10:38PM0.96m | 10:53AM1.09m | 11:18PM1.07m | 11:35AM1.24m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:21PM1.40m | 00:51AM1.32m | 1:15PM1.55m | 1:51AM1.42m | 2:23PM1.63m | 3:08AM1.41m | ||||||||
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 | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | N 3 | N 6 | SW 4 | — | N 6 | SW 4 | — | — | N 7 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | — | W 9 | N 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 31 | — | — | 19 | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | 2 | — | 10 | 6 | 22 | 36 | 34 | 53 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 497 | 93 | 385 | 415 | 427 | 319 | 479 | 433 | 326 | 479 | 403 | 400 | 433 | 246 | 246 | 243 | 176 | 321 | 161 | 167 |
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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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