Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 13 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folkestone this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folkestone in the next 16 days are 0.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 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—this is a tough one for the local region. The forecast is a long, flat spell with barely a ripple worth mentioning. We're looking at a 16-day window that kicks off on the 20th of July, and honestly, for the first week and a half, there's just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the energy is pathetic, and the wind is all over the shop. It's a real bummer.
We start with a total blank from the 20th right through to the afternoon of the 26th of July. That's a solid six days of no surf. The little bumps we do see are less than 2ft, with periods so short—3 to 6 seconds—they're just wind slop. The combined energy values are in the single digits, like 6 or 13, which is essentially nothing. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. On the 27th of July, there's a moment of glassy conditions on the Monday morning, but with a 0.3ft swell and a 7-second period, you'd be floating more than surfing.
The only real flicker of life comes right at the end of the month. On the morning of Friday, the 31st of July, we see a 3ft swell from the NE with a 5-second period. The combined energy jumps to 41, which is still weak, but it's the best we've got. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph, so it's not clean, but it's the only window with any push. Saturday the 1st of August offers a similar 3ft swell from the ENE, but again, the wind is strong and cross-off, not ideal.
So, what's the standout? It's a sad one, but Folkestone on the morning of Friday, the 31st of July. It's a beach and reef setup, and it's inconsistent, so don't expect a classic. The swell is 3ft from the NE, which is small, but it's the biggest we see. The tricky part is that the optimum swell direction for this spot is SW, so this NE swell isn't working in its favour. The water temperature is a whopping 67°, which is 7° warmer than normal—very unusual for this time of year. It's only for intermediates, and expect crowds, as it can get busy here. Honestly, with such short period and poor wind, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer right now.
After that, the first week of August is a write-off again with strong winds and no real swell. Save your energy and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 4 | — | W 6 | — |
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 kJ | 6 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:53AM4.98m | 9:19PM5.11m | 9:48AM5.14m | 10:11PM5.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:37PM2.26m | 4:22AM2.08m | 4:55PM2.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 6 | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | — | N 6 | NE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 4 | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 3 | NE 6 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 785 | 342 | 403 | 477 | 305 | 432 | 747 | 245 | 327 | 398 | 304 | 695 | 699 | 695 | 695 | 816 | 521 | 381 | 499 | 495 |
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