Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.56° N 2.46° W

Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.9° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, W swell with 19 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 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 4s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.3
SE
2
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.1
W
9
0.5
SW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.5
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.5
SW
3
0.3
W
8
0.2
WSW
6
0.4
W
3
0.1
SW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
0
4
2
0
5
17
3
6
11
3
2
1
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
SW
10
NW
10
N
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
S
5
SSE
5
SW
20
SW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
30
W
20
NW
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:25PM1.43m
00:31AM1.47m
1:22PM1.31m
1:27AM1.29m
3:06PM1.25m
9:29PM0.89m
10:01AM0.81m
4:43PM1.25m
9:56PM0.87m
5:30AM1.16m
6:06PM1.36m
6:36AM1.27m
6:54PM1.51m
7:18AM1.40m
7:29PM1.66m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.56m
6:02AM0.50m
6:16PM0.66m
6:46AM0.61m
7:14PM0.77m
7:47AM0.71m
8:33PM0.84m
8:57AM0.76m
00:53AM0.66m
10:03AM0.76m
1:35AM0.56m
11:17AM0.71m
1:36PM0.64m
2:18AM0.47m
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5:20
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:08
9:07
9:06
9:05
9:04
9:01
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Temp °C
19
20
23
23
20
19
18
20
19
21
22
22
22
23
18
20
21
18
20
22
21
Feels °C
17
16
21
22
18
18
17
18
18
19
20
20
19
18
15
17
16
13
16
20
20
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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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