Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Forecast

/ South Coast (36 surf breaks) /

UK (473 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.56° N 2.46° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Fortuneswell/West Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 14 Oct 2025 BST

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Fortuneswell/West Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is 15.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fortuneswell/West Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fortuneswell/West Bay in the next 12 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	7AM (Tue 21st Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).
	Tue 14		Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	WSW	E	E	SW	WSW	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SSE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	5	13	5	5	14	13	5	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	30	17	22	16	8	17	27	26	35	35	70	52	86	83	37	40	64	49	77	38	39
Wind (km/h)	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	ESE	ESE	SE	S	S	SSW	WSW	WSW	SW	N
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	on	on	on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	off
High Tide / height (m)		7:51PM 2:23AM 0.91 1.28	8:19AM 1.16	2:44PM 1.42	8:13PM 0.96	4:10AM 8:45AM 1.32 1.18	4:23PM 1.47		5:30AM 1.46	5:40PM 1.61		6:24AM 1.65	6:32PM 1.79		7:02AM 1.83		7:11PM 1.94	7:35AM 1.97		7:45PM 2.03	8:04AM 2.06
Low Tide / height (m)	5:46PM 0.74	9:48PM 0.77	5:53AM 10:23AM 0.92 1.01	6:46PM 0.91	11:03PM 0.67	6:58AM 11:35AM 1.10 0.89		12:04AM 0.54	12:28PM 0.75		12:48AM 0.43		1:07PM 0.64	1:25AM 0.37		1:41PM 0.56	1:57AM 0.37		2:14PM 0.53	2:28AM 0.40

	Tue 14		Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20
Sunrise	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:33	-	-	7:33	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:41
Sunset	6:21	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:12	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	10	-	-	8	-
Temp. °C	13	12	13	15	11	13	14	14	14	14	13	14	13	15	15	15	16	15	15	14	14
Feels °C (?)	9	8	8	11	6	8	9	10	10	10	8	9	7	10	10	10	8	8	7	8	11

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South Coast

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Fortuneswell/West Bay (light winds from the ENE at IsleOFPortland 5 km from Fortuneswell/West Bay). 0.2m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 0.1m 8s swell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fortuneswell/West Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fortuneswell/West Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fortuneswell/West Bay 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 (Fortuneswell/West Bay) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Fortuneswell/West Bay is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Portland. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portland. Portland has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.