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 am 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is
14.3° C

1.8°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 2 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 3,449 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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 Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
5
1.6
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
9
1.6
SW
5
2.4
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.5
SW
10
2.1
SW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
2.2
SSW
7
3.5
SW
8
2.5
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
1.4
SW
5
1.2
WSW
11
1
SW
5
1.2
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
215
280
152
590
699
1254
1142
1177
504
216
40
522
1754
1572
802
99
340
41
68
57
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
30
W
30
W
40
SSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
30
W
20
W
25
SSW
20
SE
40
S
60
SW
45
W
35
SW
40
SW
30
SW
35
SW
35
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:16PM0.60m
9:09PM1.83m
9:27AM1.56m
9:36PM1.81m
4:42AM0.46m
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
Low Tide
1:30PM0.30m
2:02AM0.32m
5:12AM0.42m
2:05PM0.35m
2:44AM0.35m
5:40AM0.44m
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
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5:00
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4:58
9:13
9:14
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Temp °C
14
16
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
13
14
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
10
10
9
8
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7
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9
9
10
8
4
5
8
8
10
10
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
4
1.8
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
7
504
216
12
802
340
30
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
Energy kJ
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
5
1.6
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
9
1.6
SW
5
2.4
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.5
SW
10
2.1
SW
12
2.1
WSW
12
0.4
NW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SSE
3
2.2
SSW
7
3.5
SW
8
2.5
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
SW
5
1
SW
11
1
SW
5
1.2
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
61
215
280
152
590
699
1254
1142
1177
5
12
7
522
1754
1572
488
99
237
41
68
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
8
2
4
2
2
2
3
1
Distance (km)
202
413
143
586
624
594
360
360
47
36
154
100
583
156
413
225
298
119
465
181
143
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
8
3
2
2
3
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
9
8
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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