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Fortuneswell/West Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 21 Nov 2025 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
13.4° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Nov 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fortuneswell/West Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 24th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 24th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 22nd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
2.1
SSW
3
SSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
2
WSW
2.4
WSW
0.9
SW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1467767789101191211114565415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19325101983190350509951067355345530291883103623267
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
45
SSW
50
S
15
W
40
WNW
40
WNW
50
W
35
NW
30
N
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
5
NNW
15
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoffoffoffoffglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:59AM
1.90
10:28PM
1.60
10:43AM
1.80
11:20PM
1.51
11:38AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:43PM
0.54
3:43AM
0.68
4:28PM
0.57
4:31AM
0.75
5:19PM
0.62
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
Sunrise-7:33--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43-
Sunset--4:15--4:15--4:14--4:13--4:12--4:10--4:09
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-531--31------------1
Temp. °C109101211101098977679111312131313
Feels °C (?)0-1-15200112000445889910
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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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