Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get real about what we've got coming up at Folkestone. I've stared at the charts and, to be honest, it's a pretty grim stretch of days ahead. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like we're in the tropics, but the ocean isn't playing ball.
For the next 16 days, the swell is practically non-existent. We're looking at a long run of tiny, weak waves with energy readings barely ticking over. From Wednesday the 12th right through to the end of the month, nearly every session is rated as poor surf conditions. The only small flicker of hope comes on Thursday the 27th in the afternoon, with a fresh offshore wind from the WNW, but even then it's a pathetic 1ft of swell with a period of just 2 seconds and energy of only 2 – that's barely a ripple. There's just nothing to get excited about. The setup is so flat and windy at times that this stretch looks more interesting for a kite session than a surf.
This is a tough one. There are no standout days, no hidden gems. The forecast is a blank slate. But hey, that's Folkestone for you – it's an inconsistent spot, and a run like this isn't unusual. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the boards in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | W 9 | ENE 4 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 4 | W 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:52PM6.74m | 12:15PM6.93m | 00:38AM6.96m | 1:00PM7.14m | 1:22AM7.04m | 1:42PM7.18m | 2:03AM6.96m | 2:23PM7.05m | 2:44AM6.74m | 3:03PM6.77m | 3:24AM6.39m | 3:43PM6.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM0.34m | 7:11AM0.17m | 7:33PM-0.00m | 7:53AM-0.02m | 8:15PM-0.16m | 8:33AM-0.04m | 8:54PM-0.11m | 9:10AM0.11m | 9:30PM0.11m | 9:45AM0.40m | 10:06PM0.47m | 10:19AM0.77m | 10:40PM0.91m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 7 | N 7 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | SW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 17 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 11 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 243 | 329 | 495 | 261 | 366 | 268 | 381 | 523 | 497 | 479 | 322 | 477 | 738 | 738 | 479 | 430 | 385 | 526 | 526 |
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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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