Surf Forecasts:
Folkestone surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with 284 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 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folkestone over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta tell ya, it's a grim picture. We're looking at a long, dry spell here for the next 16 days. For nearly two weeks, there's just nothing worth paddling out for. The first proper sign of life doesn't show up until around Saturday the 29th of August, but it's rough. We get a bit of a bump from the southwest, pushing 5.2 ft to 6.2 ft, but it's all short-period windswell and that southwest wind is howling at 25 to 28 mph. That's a fresh to strong breeze, whipping up a messy cross-chop. The wave energy does hit a moderate 143 and then a strong 303 from the combined swells, but with those winds, it's just a washing machine. It's more of a kite-surfing setup than anything a surfer would want.
The only glimmer, and I mean a tiny glimmer, comes on Sunday the 30th of August. The swell drops right off to a pathetic 2.0 ft, but the wind goes light cross-offshore from the WSW. The water is glassing up a bit, and it's described as clean. But with combined wave energy at a weak 30, you're struggling to even get a ride.
After that, it's pretty much dead. A few days here and there with 0.3 ft of very long-period groundswell (11 second periods) rolling in, and even some light offshore breezes on the 5th and 6th of September, but with energy readings of just 2, 3, or 4, it's flat. There's simply no energy to push a wave. For a spot like Folkestone, which is an inconsistent beach and reef setup, a blank run like this is pretty normal. It's a sheltered spot that needs a lot of things to line up, and they just aren't lining up in this window.
If you're itching for a surf, keep an eye on it. Forecasts can change, and sometimes a late-season pulse can sneak in. But right now, I'd be finding something else to do with your time.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | ENE 5 | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | W 8 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 77 | 284 | 163 | 50 | 30 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 19 |
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-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | 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 | 5:46AM1.46m | 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 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 5 | — | — | SW 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 2 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 77 | 284 | 163 | 50 | 30 | 47 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 80 | 149 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 400 | 764 | 501 | 479 | 415 | 327 | 370 | 246 | 464 | 706 | 161 | 224 | 394 | 644 | 365 | 520 | 227 | 161 | 161 | 129 | 167 |
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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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