Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, ENE swell with 103 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you about the upcoming surf for Folkestone. Straight up, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty grim for the next 16 days. We’ve got a 16-day run with barely a whisper of a wave worth paddling for. From the 27th of July all the way through to the 11th of August, it’s basically a flat spell with only tiny, gutless lumps showing up. The water temp is around 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, you’d think you were in the tropics, but the surf just isn’t there to enjoy it.
The only time we see a flicker of life is on the 4th of August, Tuesday afternoon. A small swell pushes in from the NE at 5ft, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 130 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push behind it. But the wind is light and cross-shore from the SW, which is about as good as it gets for the whole outlook. It’s a sheltered spot, so it might clean up a little. Still, the waves are short-period and weak, and the break is both beach and reef, so it’s not going to offer much shape. Honestly, for a more experienced surfer, it’s the only sniff of something rideable, but it’s far from a standout.
The rest of the period is a total write-off. We’re talking days of clean but flat conditions, or messy cross-shore winds with swell barely reaching 2ft. There’s a few days with a bit of size, like the 8th of August with a 4ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is onshore and choppy, making it a mess. The 9th of August is all strong cross-shore wind and zero swell. It’s a long, frustrating gap. If you’re a kite surfer, some of those breezy, cross-shore days might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Keep the board waxed and ready, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | W 5 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | W 5 | W 10 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:57PM5.54m | 11:20AM5.69m | 11:38PM5.82m | 11:59AM6.00m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM1.70m | 6:10AM1.44m | 6:31PM1.34m | 6:50AM1.11m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | — | N 7 | — | — | N 5 | — | — | N 8 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 5 | WNW 2 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 2 | 54 | 1 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 14 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 304 | 270 | 305 | 436 | 479 | 436 | 517 | 521 | 502 | 372 | 470 | 498 | 603 | 483 | 554 | 522 | 477 | 498 | 403 |
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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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