
Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 171 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Folkestone over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with ya – it’s gonna be a tough stretch. The numbers don’t lie, and there’s a whole lot of flat, choppy, or blown-out days ahead. If you’re itchin’ to get wet, you’re gonna have to be patient and pick your moments.
First up, the water temp is sittin’ around 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 7° above average. That’s a real treat if you’re not wearing a thick suit, but don’t let the warm water fool ya into thinking the surf is good.
We kick off the outlook on Wednesday, July 29th, but there’s nothin’ doing. Zero energy in the water. That flat spell stretches right through the end of July and into the start of August. We’re talking a proper gap with no surf on offer at all for days. There’s a couple of tiny knee-slappers on the 30th and 31st, but they’re barely a ripple – 0.7ft to 0.3ft with weak, short-period windswell. Not worth paddling out for.
Finally, on Monday, August 3rd, we see a pulse of energy. The combined swell energy climbs to 160, so it’s moderate, and we get some 5ft swell out of the ENE. But here’s the kicker – the wind is a fresh cross-shore, blowin’ 22 mph. That’s gonna be lumpy, choppy, and messy. The size is getting into the intermediate zone, but the quality is just poor. Not the day to get excited about.
After that little bump, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday the 4th through the end of the week looks mostly flat again, with tiny 0.3ft leftovers and clean winds, but no push. A few glassy moments on the 6th – Thursday afternoon sees a glassy 1ft from the NE, but it’s a 2-second period. That’s barely a ripple, you could paddle harder than that.
There’s another little bump on Friday, August 7th, with 4ft from the ENE and 64 combined energy, but again it’s cross-shore wind at 19 mph, making it lumpy. And that’s about it. The second week is a whole lot of the same – tiny leftover swell, clean wind sometimes, but no real size or power to speak of. A few moments of offshore wind on Thursday the 13th, 1ft to 2ft, but it’s weak.
Honestly, lookin’ at the whole 16 days, there isn’t a single standout. The conditions are just not cooperating for Folkestone. If you’re a kite surfer, those bumpy, windy days on August 3rd or August 7th might be your jam – it’s a beach and reef setup that’ll handle the chop better than a longboard. But for a paddle surfer? It’s a tough watch. Hang in there, forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a bleak run for the area.
Stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | N 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | NE 3 | W 9 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 165 | 159 | 133 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:17AM6.08m | 12:36PM6.28m | 00:53AM6.30m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM1.01m | 7:27AM0.82m | 7:47PM0.73m | 8:03AM0.62m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | NNE 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | NE 4 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
— | 2 | 7 | 28 | 20 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 26 | 165 | 159 | 133 | 200 | 153 | 140 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 436 | 435 | 521 | 533 | 470 | 473 | 533 | 32 | 498 | 498 | 473 | 498 | 477 | 165 | 161 | 36 | 173 | 39 | 39 | 88 |
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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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