Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SW swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for Folkestone, but in feet and miles.
It’s a flat spell ahead. From Friday 14 August right through to the morning of Thursday 27 August, there’s nothing to get excited about. Wave heights are tiny—mostly 0.3ft—and the combined energy is just a measly 1 or 2 (weak). Not worth your time. There’s a day or two with some clean wind, like Sunday 16 August morning with glassy conditions on that 0.3ft, but there’s no power behind it.
The first real chance comes on Thursday 27 August morning. Folkestone is a sheltered beach and reef break, and it gets a 5ft swell from the south, with a 6-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 136. The wind is cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. The water temp is about 70°F, which is a solid 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year—very unusual. That south swell is a bit off the optimum southwest direction, but it’s still the best wave in the whole 16-day window. The morning is the pick; the afternoon goes onshore.
Friday 28 August afternoon sees a bigger 6ft swell from the southwest, with a 6-second period, and a combined energy of 223 (strong wave energy). But the wind is cross-on from the east at 25 km/h (16 mph), making it choppy and messy. It’s a powerful swell, but the conditions are better for kitesurfing than paddle surfing.
The standout is Thursday 27 August morning. It’s the only time where the swell size, period, and wind line up for something rideable. The break is inconsistent, so sets will be spaced out, and it’s best for intermediate surfers. Crowds are possible, but it’ll be quiet.
The rest of the forecast is flat or blown out. Wave energy drops to zero for days. It’s a rough run for Folkestone.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NE 4 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:05AM5.95m | 4:25PM5.88m | 4:49AM5.48m | 5:13PM5.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:53AM1.20m | 11:14PM1.36m | 11:28AM1.62m | 11:52PM1.80m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | SW 5 | W 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | N 6 | — | N 7 | N 7 | SW 6 | N 7 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNE 4 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | — | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | — | N 8 | N 7 | SW 6 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 2 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | WNW 2 | N 4 | NNE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 58 | 3 | 10 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 366 | 440 | 268 | 497 | 526 | 347 | 427 | 738 | 595 | 554 | 741 | 436 | 429 | 33 | 518 | 361 | 385 | 192 | 181 | 321 | 194 |
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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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