Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Break

Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.56° N 2.46° W

Issued: 6 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is
17.4° C

2.4°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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 46 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning).

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.4
W
4
0.1
W
9
0.4
SW
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.4
SW
3
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.7
E
4
0.7
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.1
W
10
0.4
ESE
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
10
4
16
4
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
16
23
30
2
7
2
1
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
NW
15
W
20
SW
10
NNW
15
W
15
WSW
15
N
10
SE
10
SSE
10
E
25
E
20
E
20
NE
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:29PM1.90m
10:55AM1.63m
11:06PM1.84m
11:35AM1.59m
11:49PM1.75m
12:23PM1.52m
00:40AM1.64m
1:25PM1.46m
1:45AM1.53m
2:33PM1.45m
10:25PM0.78m
10:45AM0.62m
3:42PM1.47m
10:38PM0.70m
4:13AM1.42m
Low Tide
4:10AM0.31m
4:10PM0.44m
4:52AM0.29m
4:56PM0.45m
5:32AM0.30m
5:40PM0.49m
6:16AM0.36m
6:31PM0.56m
7:13AM0.44m
7:42PM0.63m
8:24AM0.50m
9:01PM0.64m
9:31AM0.52m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:23
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:21
9:20
9:20
 mm
1
Temp °C
23
17
23
24
22
23
25
23
24
26
24
23
26
27
25
29
24
25
29
26
26
Feels °C
20
15
21
21
21
19
23
22
20
22
21
22
26
25
20
25
22
21
23
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
4
0.1
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
10
2
16
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
30
14
7
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
5
Energy kJ
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
4
0.3
NW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.7
E
4
0.7
ESE
5
0.6
E
5
0.3
NNW
2
Energy kJ
21
1
4
14
4
3
3
16
23
20
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
216
156
170
181
183
123
154
174
123
216
150
150
154
150
150
208
150
136
148
136
138
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
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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