Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The surf forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – it's a tough stretch for a paddle at Folkestone. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for any kind of decent surf. We're looking at a long, blank run with no real recommendations on the table.
The water is currently sitting at 68°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than what's normal for this time of year – that's seriously unusual. But don't get your hopes up for a warm-water session, because the waves just aren't there.
The first few days are a total bust. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a mess of cross-shore and fresh winds, kicking up lumpy chop with tiny, weak swell. The wave energy is essentially non-existent. Monday through Wednesday next week see a little bit of swell, but it's small, short-period stuff with poor direction and light onshore winds. The combined energy readings are all in the single digits or low teens, which is barely a ripple.
The second week doesn't offer any relief. A few days of clean conditions with offshore winds on the 5th and 7th of August might look good on paper, but there's no swell to speak of – we're talking 0.3ft to 2ft with no power. The wind is blowing the ocean flat, but there's nothing to ride. The pattern is consistent: no swell, poor quality, or strong winds ruining what little bump there is.
For any kite surfers out there, the fresh cross-shore winds on the 3rd and 4th of August, combined with some lumpy conditions, might look more interesting than a paddle session. But for a surfer, it's a solid 16 days of nothing. Don't bother checking the buoys, just take the dog for a walk. This is one of those stretches where the forecast is the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 6 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | E 3 | SE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 56 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:19PM5.11m | 9:48AM5.14m | 10:11PM5.29m | 10:36AM5.39m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM2.26m | 4:22AM2.08m | 4:55PM2.04m | 5:23AM1.79m | 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 | ||||||||
 |  |  | |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | |
 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 6 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 6 | N 5 | SW 4 | — | — | N 6 | ENE 4 | S 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 11 | — | — | 19 | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | W 6 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | NNW 2 | SW 4 | SW 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | E 3 | SE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 1 | 21 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 52 | — | 9 | 6 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 667 | 778 | 558 | 616 | 879 | 176 | 195 | 367 | 93 | 268 | 305 | 291 | 291 | 405 | 391 | 438 | 526 | 319 | 533 | 886 | 234 |
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Folkestone surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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 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).
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.
Folkestone is 1 km (1 miles) from Folkestone. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Folkestone. Folkestone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest