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 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is
14.2° C

1.2°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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with 397 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 7th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
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
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
11
0.6
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.1
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.6
SW
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
4
1.1
WSW
5
1.4
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.6
SW
6
0.6
WSW
7
0.8
SW
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
505
75
387
104
83
74
104
148
45
16
59
119
42
36
27
29
18
31
8
17
14
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
WSW
30
WNW
30
W
25
W
35
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
35
W
30
W
20
W
25
WSW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
W
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
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
Low Tide
5:16PM0.56m
6:00AM0.42m
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
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:21
9:22
 mm
1
3
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
15
12
14
14
13
14
14
13
12
14
15
18
19
17
20
22
20
Feels °C
8
10
11
8
8
6
7
6
8
8
6
7
8
12
14
16
16
13
19
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.6
SW
6
0.6
WSW
7
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
75
387
54
31
24
12
11
11
27
29
5
8
17
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
1
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
11
1.1
SW
5
1.1
SW
11
1.3
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.1
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.6
SW
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
4
1.1
WSW
5
1.4
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.2
NNW
2
0.8
SW
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
Energy kJ
505
68
273
104
83
74
104
148
45
16
59
119
42
36
1
18
31
6
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
211
100
211
37
225
143
510
225
91
334
323
161
91
118
91
24
216
155
70
95
102
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
1
2
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
6
5
6
9
9
6
5
9
9
8
6
8
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
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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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