Fortuneswell/West Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 BST
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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
10.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fortuneswell/West Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
SW
3.5
SW
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
1.1
ESE
0.6
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.2
WSW
0.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)665686138710520181616166551114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3121446823114024148806427385633162136733421274422612133
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
25
W
35
SSW
45
SW
50
WSW
40
W
25
WNW
5
ENE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
E
40
E
35
E
20
E
5
W
20
WSW
20
W
30
WNW
35
NW
15
NW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossglasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:05PM 3:33AM
1.97 0.36
9:16AM
1.95
4:09PM
0.35
9:30PM
1.93
9:40AM
1.85
9:52PM
1.86
10:04AM
1.73
10:16PM
1.78
10:30AM
1.59
10:43PM
1.68
11:00AM
1.45
11:15PM
1.55
11:36AM
1.29
11:55PM
1.41
8:43AM 12:26PM
0.81 1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
0.26
1:39AM
0.24
4:25AM
0.35
1:55PM 4:28PM
0.19 0.35
2:14AM
0.22
2:30PM
0.21
2:54AM
0.25
3:09PM
0.26
3:39AM
0.31
3:51PM
0.34
4:24AM
0.37
4:32PM
0.43
5:05AM
0.46
5:10PM
0.54
5:47AM 9:10AM
0.57 0.81
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26
Sunset7:44--7:45--7:46--7:49--7:50--7:52--7:53--
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
------------15---1---
Temp. °C1111111312998891010121312129101189
Feels °C (?)4434112313415912843324
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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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