Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SW swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 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 about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. It's a pretty grim run for Folkestone, and I'll be honest, there's not much to get excited about.
The water is warm, coming in at 69°F at the start, which is a solid 6°F above average for this time of year, so that's a real plus for a paddle. But that's about the only good news.
The first proper swell window doesn't even show up until the afternoon of Friday the 28th of August. Even then, it's a weak 5ft from the SW with a short 5-second period, and the combined energy is just 102. It's small and weak, and while the wind is cross-off, you're looking at tiny, weak waves. The morning of Saturday the 29th sees a bit more size at 5ft, but the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph, messing it all up. The energy does climb to 223 by the afternoon, but it's still a messy, windy affair.
After that, it's a long, dry spell. From Sunday the 30th of August right through to the 8th of September, there's basically nothing. The odd tiny pulse shows up, but it's all accompanied by strong winds or no swell at all. The energy drops to zero for days at a time. The best you'll see in that period is a clean-looking morning on the 5th of September with offshore winds, but with zero swell to speak of, it's a flat day.
Things try to pick up again on the 9th of September, with a 3ft swell from the SSW on Wednesday morning, offering 48 in combined energy. The wind is cross-off and clean. It's a small, weak wave at best, and still not worth a special trip. The 10th of September has a pulse of 5ft from the SSW in the afternoon, pushing the energy to 119, but it's a lumpy cross-shore mess.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there's nothing that qualifies as a standout. Every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. The spot is inconsistent and sheltered, and this run of bad luck is just how it goes sometimes. If you're desperate for a paddle, the warm water might be enough, but for actual surfing, leave the board at home. This setup, with the consistent strong winds and poor quality, looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 4 | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 158 | 115 | 194 | 0 | 54 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 45 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:01AM5.67m | 11:19PM5.83m | 11:38AM6.11m | 11:56PM6.23m | 12:14PM6.51m | 00:31AM6.59m | 12:48PM6.85m | 1:06AM6.86m | 1:23PM7.08m | 1:41AM7.01m | 1:59PM7.16m | 2:18AM7.01m | 2:37PM7.09m | 2:58AM6.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM1.26m | 6:25AM1.02m | 6:45PM0.82m | 7:02AM0.64m | 7:21PM0.47m | 7:37AM0.37m | 7:56PM0.23m | 8:12AM0.22m | 8:31PM0.13m | 8:47AM0.21m | 9:07PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.34m | 9:43PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | N 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | — | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 17 | — | 1 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 85 | 158 | 115 | 194 | 199 | 54 | 37 | 103 | 62 | 85 | — | 7 | 45 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 441 | 542 | 540 | 341 | 436 | 261 | 327 | 224 | 410 | 706 | 436 | 416 | 161 | 393 | 436 | 303 | 243 | 167 | 554 | 436 | 183 |
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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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