Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period, SW swell with 45 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 1.1m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a pleasant paddle if you can find a wave.
Right now, and for the next several days, it’s looking pretty grim. There’s a big gap of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. We’re talking about a stretch with no real surf in the lineup until the middle of the second week. You’ll see tiny, weak energy readings (2), and the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, fresh breeze – it’s not good.
The first hint of anything worth getting out of bed for shows up on the morning of Wednesday, September 16th at Folkestone. This is a beach-and-reef setup that’s sheltered, and it’s generally inconsistent, so a good day here is a treat. The swell jumps up to 6 ft out of the SW, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 243, and it’s clean with a moderate offshore breeze from the NW. By the afternoon, the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph offshore, the energy goes up to 266, and you’ve got the same 6 ft SW swell. This is the standout window. It’s clean, offshore, and there’s some push. Just keep in mind that 6 ft is on the bigger side for a spot that’s inconsistent, so it might be a bit much for beginners, but for the intermediates, this is the best we’ll see.
After that, we drop back into a lull. Friday, September 18th afternoon sees a 6 ft SW swell roll in, but the wind is cross-shore and the wave energy is moderate (183). The conditions are described as poor, so it’s not a day to get excited about.
The last glimmer is on Monday, September 21st morning. A 4 ft SW swell with a 5-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (96), and the call is “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s clean, but it’s not going to blow your mind.
So, the only real standout is that Wednesday the 16th. It’s a clean, offshore window with the most consistent energy we’ll see. The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Get out there on the 16th if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | W 6 | S 3 | W 16 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 3 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:32PM5.28m | 8:16AM5.25m | 8:54PM5.45m | 9:28AM5.60m | 9:58PM5.85m | 10:26AM6.09m | 10:51PM6.30m | 11:14AM6.56m | 11:37PM6.70m | 11:57AM6.94m | 00:19AM6.97m | 12:38PM7.17m | 00:58AM7.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47AM1.88m | 3:34PM1.80m | 4:16AM1.54m | 4:49PM1.29m | 5:18AM1.02m | 5:45PM0.73m | 6:08AM0.54m | 6:31PM0.26m | 6:51AM0.20m | 7:12PM-0.03m | 7:30AM0.02m | 7:49PM-0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | SSW 3 | — | N 6 | — | W 10 | — | SW 6 | WSW 7 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | N 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 | NE 4 | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | W 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | SW 5 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SW 3 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 9 | — | 13 | 3 | 20 | 29 | 10 | 62 | — | 3 | 6 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 326 | 426 | 364 | 361 | 361 | 364 | 499 | 499 | 364 | 167 | 194 | 728 | 361 | 161 | 365 | 129 | 206 | 520 | 361 | 405 |
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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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