Fortuneswell/West Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 08 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
9.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fortuneswell/West Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 15th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 12th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the W by Thu night).

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
1.2
SW
0.8
SW
2.3
S
1.7
SSW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.9
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
4.5
WSW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
1.5
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
2.3
S
Period(s) (?)1111136719188131391716151312121414137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22832820844625452660745228272549271778661031742352196657301288390241452
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
25
S
30
S
45
SSE
20
SSW
25
WSW
25
S
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
SSE
45
WNW
45
W
45
W
25
W
35
W
45
WNW
50
W
40
NW
35
NW
15
NW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
oncrossoncrosscrossoncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:49PM
1.57
10:57AM
1.54
11:22PM
1.44
11:34AM
1.36
12:09AM
1.33
12:29PM
1.19
1:16AM
1.24
9:03AM
0.94
1:43PM 4:31PM
1.08 1.05
9:37PM 2:41AM
0.93 1.21
5:03AM 9:10AM
1.26 0.88
5:40PM
1.20
9:56PM
0.87
5:50AM
1.44
6:16PM
1.37
6:22AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
0.39
4:25AM
0.51
4:45PM
0.47
5:04AM
0.61
5:24PM
0.59
5:53AM
0.75
6:16PM
0.73
7:07AM 10:49AM
0.86 0.88
3:26PM
1.04
7:31PM 11:03PM
0.83 0.89
3:02AM 8:40AM 11:45AM
1.21 0.88 0.73
8:47PM 11:53PM
0.85 0.78
12:27PM
0.58
12:34AM
0.68
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--7:33--7:31--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22
Sunset5:13--5:15--5:16--5:17--5:20--5:22--5:23--
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Rain (mm)
32-91-94-911-----1----
Temp. °C101099101011111011111010108877768
Feels °C (?)552-1655622-11140-2-4-3-100
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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.

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