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Folkestone surfForecast / South Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 08 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 15th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 59 | 71 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 19 | 154 | 239 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 145 | 0 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:42AM 7.22 | 1:01PM 7.46 | 1:22AM 7.43 | 1:41PM 7.58 | 2:02AM 7.41 | 2:22PM 7.47 | 2:44AM 7.18 | 3:05PM 7.14 | 3:28AM 6.75 | 3:51PM 6.63 | 4:17AM 6.17 | 4:44PM 6.00 | 5:16AM 5.56 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:31PM -0.08 | 7:49AM -0.10 | 8:10PM -0.28 | 8:28AM -0.17 | 8:49PM -0.27 | 9:07AM -0.05 | 9:29PM -0.05 | 9:48AM 0.24 | 10:11PM 0.34 | 10:31AM 0.68 | 10:57PM 0.86 | 11:19AM 1.19 | 11:50PM 1.41 | 12:18PM 1.69 | |||||||||
Mon 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | ||
| Sunset | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 8 | 11 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 3 | 3 | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South Coast
Continuing clean conditions at Folkestone (calm at Folkestone 4 km from Folkestone). 0.5m 4s local chop from the SW with a 0.1m 9s swell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 h 4 min ago
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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 12 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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