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Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Forecast
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Fortuneswell/West Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 GMT
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 (Nov 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 23rd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 23rd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 23rd Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
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 kJ (?) | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 87 | 300 | 66 | 406 | 269 | 51 | 45 | 194 | 172 | 55 | 25 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:55PM 1.86 | 7:09AM 2.01 | 1:33PM 0.60 | 7:21PM 1.87 | 7:32AM 2.04 | 2:10PM 0.61 | 7:44PM 1.85 | 7:53AM 2.05 | 2:45PM 0.62 | 8:08PM 1.83 | 8:18AM 2.05 | 3:28PM 0.63 | 8:36PM 1.79 | 8:47AM 2.02 | 9:09PM 1.75 | 9:21AM 1.98 | 9:46PM 1.68 | ||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15PM 0.60 | 11:22PM 0.50 | 11:45AM 0.54 | 2:06PM 0.60 | 11:48PM 0.45 | 12:12PM 3:03PM 0.48 0.59 | 12:17AM 0.43 | 12:43PM 3:43PM 0.46 0.60 | 12:48AM 0.45 | 1:19PM 4:13PM 0.48 0.62 | 1:23AM 0.50 | 2:02PM 0.50 | 2:04AM 0.56 | 2:54PM 0.53 | 2:54AM 0.63 | ||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:14 | - | - | 4:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -7 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -4 | -4 | -2 |
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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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