Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 50.56° N 2.46° W

Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay

Issued: 12 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is
14.4° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Fortuneswell/West Bay surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 7,934 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at Fortuneswell/West Bay in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 6th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
10
2.4
SW
11
2
WSW
12
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
4
SW
9
4.5
SW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.2
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.9
SW
12
1.3
SW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1
WSW
8
1.2
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
0.6
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1049
1370
1192
471
220
54
3119
6105
907
319
112
220
101
100
111
136
65
28
55
181
113
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
35
SSE
40
WSW
50
WSW
30
W
25
SW
25
SW
20
S
25
SSW
45
WNW
30
W
25
W
30
SW
20
SW
30
S
35
SSW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:08PM1.77m
10:32AM1.48m
10:43PM1.72m
11:11AM1.42m
11:23PM1.64m
11:56AM1.36m
00:11AM1.55m
12:55PM1.31m
1:12AM1.48m
2:08PM1.33m
2:23AM1.46m
10:07AM0.50m
3:14PM1.39m
10:22PM0.70m
Low Tide
2:45PM0.41m
3:37AM0.38m
3:35PM0.47m
4:29AM0.38m
4:28PM0.52m
5:14AM0.39m
5:16PM0.56m
6:00AM0.42m
6:06PM0.62m
6:57AM0.45m
7:15PM0.67m
8:15AM0.46m
8:40PM0.65m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
5:00
5:00
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
 mm
2
2
6
3
3
7
2
Temp °C
14
15
13
13
13
14
15
14
13
14
15
15
14
14
12
13
14
13
13
15
16
Feels °C
7
8
7
9
8
7
8
5
6
10
12
12
8
5
5
8
8
8
8
9
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.7
SW
10
0.9
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
13
Energy kJ
471
220
39
112
220
33
14
11
113
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
14
1
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
10
2.4
SW
11
2
WSW
12
0.6
SSW
4
1.2
SSW
4
4
SW
9
4.5
SW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
SW
5
1.3
SW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1
WSW
8
1.2
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
1049
1370
1192
10
54
3119
6105
907
319
45
101
100
111
136
65
28
55
181
104
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
2
1
3
1
4
4
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
501
324
47
36
109
549
120
225
143
100
100
91
199
288
161
97
102
119
102
102
102
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
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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 16 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.

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