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: 6 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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

1.4°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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 421 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 11th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
6
1
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
4
1.3
WSW
5
1
WSW
5
1
WSW
5
2.2
SW
7
1.6
SW
6
1
WSW
6
1
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.6
ESE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
111
134
138
61
32
83
58
46
421
207
77
47
21
14
13
12
5
11
30
15
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
W
35
W
35
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
35
W
25
W
25
WSW
45
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
SSW
15
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:12AM1.48m
2:08PM1.33m
2:23AM1.46m
10:07AM0.50m
3:14PM1.39m
10:22PM0.70m
10:48AM0.44m
4:26PM1.48m
10:58PM0.58m
4:50AM1.50m
5:56PM1.63m
11:42PM0.46m
6:20AM1.63m
6:51PM1.82m
00:53AM0.35m
7:13AM1.78m
7:34PM1.99m
7:57AM1.88m
Low Tide
6:06PM0.62m
6:57AM0.45m
7:15PM0.67m
8:15AM0.46m
8:40PM0.65m
9:23AM0.41m
9:49PM0.56m
10:18AM0.35m
10:52PM0.45m
11:08AM0.29m
11:45PM0.34m
11:52AM0.25m
00:25AM0.25m
12:30PM0.23m
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:56
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:22
 mm
1
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
15
12
14
14
13
14
15
13
12
15
15
16
19
18
20
20
21
19
21
20
19
Feels °C
9
6
8
6
8
7
7
7
5
10
11
13
17
18
21
20
22
16
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
32
11
11
18
21
4
3
12
5
5
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
11
14
13
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
6
1
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
4
1.3
WSW
5
1
WSW
5
1
WSW
5
2.2
SW
7
1.6
SW
6
1
WSW
6
1
SW
5
0.4
SE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.6
ESE
4
Energy kJ
54
111
134
138
61
32
83
58
46
421
207
77
47
5
11
30
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
102
225
143
510
306
91
295
321
91
583
306
36
91
213
47
95
106
95
95
111
111
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
7
6
5
6
8
5
7
6
5
7
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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