Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 5s period, SW swell with 152 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 5s 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) 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) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, take a seat. This is your outlook for Folkestone.
To be honest, mate, it's a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a solid 16-day window but there’s nothing worth paddling out for in any of the first two weeks. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than what we’d normally see at this time of year – really unusual and it has that bathwater feel, but unfortunately the surf just isn’t there to enjoy it.
The first ten days are a write-off. We've got a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds all the way through, with most days seeing either no swell or tiny, weak slop. On Wednesday the 5th, there's a bit of a bump with a 5ft swell, but the 28 mph cross-shore wind chops it up into a complete mess – combined wave energy of 152 (moderate) isn't enough to save it. After that, it drops off into ankle-snappers.
From the 6th of August right through to the morning of the 17th of August, it’s a frustrating stretch of flat to knee-high junk with poor winds. Even the glassy morning on the 9th only delivers a 1.0ft swell from the south with barely any energy (1). There's nothing to get excited about.
Finally, there’s a glimmer on Monday the 17th of August. It’s a full 12 days away, so take it with a grain of salt, but the afternoon shows a 5ft SW swell with a 6-second period and clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore wind. The combined energy hits 181 (moderate). It’s not pumping, and the period is short, so the waves will be a bit fat and crumbly, but for this stretch, it’s the best we’ve got. It's an intermediate-level wave; beginners might find it a touch big if it really holds, but nothing wild. The wind from the W keeps it clean. Folkestone is a sheltered beach and reef, and it’s inconsistent at the best of times, so even this modest offering is a standout in a very quiet period.
After that, things go back to weak and flat. The offshore winds on the 19th and 20th are clean, but there’s simply no swell to ride – just 0.3ft to 1ft of nothing.
Honestly, if you’re jonesing for a wave, pencil in the afternoon of August 17th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time all forecast that looks surfable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 5 | E 3 | ESE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | S 2 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 2 | S 3 | ENE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 152 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 9:38AM5.78m | 10:06PM6.03m | 10:36AM6.17m | 11:02PM6.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:22AM1.45m | 4:58PM1.36m | 5:30AM1.00m | 5:58PM0.82m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 6 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | N 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 21 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | — | W 5 | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | S 2 | SSW 3 | WNW 2 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 2 | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 45 | 152 | 5 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 535 | 706 | 494 | 342 | 563 | 181 | 181 | 327 | 241 | 498 | 477 | 372 | 477 | 498 | 40 | 519 | 498 | 291 | 501 | 738 | 403 |
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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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