Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SW swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking over Folkestone for the next couple weeks, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. It’s a desert out there for surf for a long, long time. We’re looking at a near-total flat spell stretching from now right through the end of September. Not a single wave worth paddling for.
The first sign of something trying to show up is on Wednesday, September 30th. Some swell is forecast, but the wind is gonna be a big problem – strong and cross, making everything lumpy and messy. That afternoon we could see a 6ft swell from the SSW with a short 6-second period, and the combined energy gets up to 293 (moderate to strong). But with a strong cross-shore wind, you’re looking at choppy, blown-out conditions at this beach and reef break. It’s not great for a surfboard; honestly, this setup screams kite surfing more than paddling.
The only other little pulse comes on Thursday, October 1st, with a 4ft SW swell but still a fresh cross-onshore wind in the morning. The quality just isn't there. For anyone thinking of a paddle, you’ve got a two-week wait for surf that’s probably not even worth the drive. It’s a tough stretch, but these long blanks do happen around here. The charts can flip, so don’t write it off completely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 6 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:06PM6.41m | 3:24AM6.06m | 3:44PM5.91m | 4:03AM5.56m | 4:25PM5.38m | 4:49AM5.05m | 5:19PM4.87m | 5:57AM4.62m | 6:46PM4.53m | 7:39AM4.50m | 8:23PM4.59m | 8:59AM4.77m | 9:27PM4.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.97m | 10:14AM1.20m | 10:34PM1.42m | 10:49AM1.63m | 11:12PM1.85m | 11:33AM2.03m | 00:03AM2.22m | 12:34PM2.36m | 1:16AM2.45m | 2:06PM2.48m | 3:00AM2.38m | 3:47PM2.21m | |||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | NE 4 | — | N 8 | N 8 | SW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | N 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 102 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 22 | 41 | 83 | 23 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 167 | 194 | 436 | 521 | 374 | 436 | 520 | 436 | 416 | 161 | 387 | 251 | 440 | 216 | 268 | 268 | 268 | 268 | 239 | 270 |
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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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