Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 22 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks. Rusty here. Not gonna lie, looking at this forecast for the next 16 days is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a real dry spell on the cards, so let's just be straight about it.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at 67°F which is a full 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s pretty unusual and feels more like a warm bath than our typical July sea. It’s a nice touch if you do get in, but the main event is missing.
The forecast period starts with zero surf. From Saturday the 18th of July right through to Monday the 20th, there’s no wave energy to speak of. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, but with no swell, it’s a flat spell. We see a tiny pulse on Monday afternoon – a 2ft swell from the NE with a period of just 4 seconds. That’s weak, local windswell, and combined with onshore winds, it’s not worth a paddle. The energy is a measly 8 (very weak).
This quiet pattern continues. The 22nd and 23rd see a slight bump on the 23rd afternoon with a 2ft NE swell and a period of 6 seconds, giving a combined energy of 20 (weak). The wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s still messy.
We get a glassy morning on Saturday the 25th of July, but it’s flat. Then a bit of a pulse on the 26th Sunday morning: a 3ft SW swell with a 6-second period, giving a combined energy of 54 (still weak). The wind is a strong cross-shore at 28 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s not for surfing; that’s a kite surfer's dream setup.
The tail end of the month and into the first of August looks similar. A few tiny 0.7ft and 1.0ft swells, but with fresh to strong breezes and cross conditions, there’s no quality on offer. The forecast for the entire 16-day window is a blank. There are no standouts, no hidden gems.
Folkestone is a sheltered beach and reef, and it’s inconsistent by nature. For this period, it’s not breaking with any rideable quality. It’s a tough run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the car and the wetsuit dry.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 3 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:48PM6.84m | 3:13AM6.51m | 3:34PM6.56m | 3:59AM6.16m | 4:21PM6.19m | 4:48AM5.77m | 5:12PM5.78m | 5:42AM5.39m | 6:09PM5.40m | 6:44AM5.10m | 7:14PM5.14m | 7:50AM4.95m | 8:19PM5.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.21m | 10:18AM0.51m | 10:41PM0.53m | 10:58AM0.87m | 11:21PM0.93m | 11:37AM1.27m | 00:02AM1.34m | 12:17PM1.65m | 00:45AM1.73m | 1:04PM1.99m | 1:38AM2.03m | 2:06PM2.22m | 2:55AM2.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | — | 16 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | — | 2 | 15 | 20 | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 471 | 471 | 403 | 471 | 588 | 140 | 347 | 471 | 369 | 441 | 477 | 304 | 304 | 471 | 250 | 403 | 600 | 149 | 261 | 370 | 695 |
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