Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, ENE swell with 64 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Folkestone over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, mate – it’s a pretty quiet run. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing for the first few days, with barely a ripple. There’s a gap right at the start here with no real surf to speak of.
We’ve got a very long stretch of poor surf conditions, with energy levels staying low. The first real hint of anything comes on Sunday, the 2nd of August, but even then, it’s weak. The combined energy of all swells directed here is only 20 (weak energy), with a 3ft swell from the ENE and a short period of 4 seconds. The wind is a fresh cross-shore breeze, making for lumpy, cross-chop conditions. It’s not really a goer.
The most notable blip in the whole 16-day window is on Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August. We see a 3ft swell from the NE with a period of 5 seconds, and the combined energy hits 47 (still weak energy). The wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, so it’ll be a bit messy with a cross-chop. It’s not a standout, but it’s the biggest swell we’ll see. For a sheltered spot like Folkestone, this is about as good as it gets in this forecast. The optimum swell direction is SW, so this NE swell isn’t a perfect match. It’s an inconsistent spot anyway, so it’s not one to get too excited about.
After that, it’s back to tiny, poor surf. There’s a bit of a bump on Tuesday afternoon, the 4th of August, with a 4ft swell from the SW and a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy hits 56 (weak energy), but a fresh cross-shore wind from the SW at 22 mph will chop it up badly. Not worth paddling out for.
The rest of the run is filled with tiny swells, mostly under 2ft, and often with onshore or cross-shore winds. The water temperature on the first day is 69°, which is 7° above the long-term average – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a warm one if you do decide to get wet.
Honestly, there’s no true standout here. The best bet for a surf would be the Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August, and even that’s a stretch. If you’re desperate, you might find a tiny, grovelly wave on the Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, with a clean cross-offshore wind. But it’s only 2ft. For the most part, this is a blank run, and for an area with inconsistent breaks like Folkestone, that’s a fairly normal situation. Forecasts can change, but for now, the board can stay in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | W 5 | SW 5 | ENE 3 | — | W 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | W 8 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 64 | 19 | 45 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:12PM6.52m | 1:29AM6.47m | 1:47PM6.69m | 2:05AM6.57m | 2:24PM6.76m | 2:43AM6.58m | 3:02PM6.72m | 3:23AM6.49m | 3:44PM6.57m | 4:08AM6.28m | 4:30PM6.31m | 4:58AM5.98m | 5:25PM5.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.55m | 8:38AM0.51m | 8:59PM0.46m | 9:14AM0.50m | 9:34PM0.48m | 9:49AM0.59m | 10:10PM0.59m | 10:25AM0.77m | 10:48PM0.78m | 11:04AM1.01m | 11:29PM1.04m | 11:48AM1.31m | 00:17AM1.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 5 | N 7 | NE 6 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | SW 5 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | NE 6 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | NE 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 20 | 64 | 19 | 45 | — | 7 | 56 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 526 | 886 | 519 | 479 | 497 | 268 | 367 | 477 | 379 | 219 | 366 | 377 | 181 | 261 | 246 | 370 | 381 | 219 | 342 | 498 | 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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