Fortuneswell/West Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 09 Dec 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
11.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Dec 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 12th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 19s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 12th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
0.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SSW
3.5
SSW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)141312111161515141817677877781011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3404177810485101552116231526862180520863265317208443604725401488677445
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
S
25
S
35
S
20
WNW
15
N
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
25
S
35
S
30
S
35
S
50
S
30
WSW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononononcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononononononcrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
1.75
5:05AM 10:17AM
0.80 1.95
4:52PM
0.57
10:54PM
1.58
6:09AM 10:59AM
0.90 1.77
5:57PM
0.66
11:58PM
1.43
6:47AM 11:55AM
0.98 1.59
6:43PM 1:45AM
0.74 1.39
7:24AM
1.01
1:38PM
1.49
7:22PM 2:50AM
0.79 1.40
8:02AM
1.01
2:52PM
1.44
8:02PM
0.80
3:58AM 8:38AM
1.45 0.97
4:15PM
1.43
8:53PM
0.78
5:03AM
1.55
5:21PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:52AM
0.68
5:43AM
0.79
3:56PM
0.55
6:30PM
0.51
3:44AM 6:41AM
0.74 0.90
4:34PM
0.61
7:28PM
0.60
4:30AM 7:47AM
0.81 0.96
5:17PM
0.69
8:24PM
0.67
5:20AM 8:48AM
0.89 0.97
6:14PM 9:20PM
0.77 0.71
6:27AM 9:53AM
0.96 0.94
7:38PM 10:19PM
0.80 0.71
7:56AM 10:55AM
0.96 0.87
8:47PM 11:08PM
0.78 0.70
11:41AM
0.78
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Sunrise-7:58--8:00--8:00--8:02--8:02--8:03--8:03-
Sunset--4:05--4:05--4:05--4:05--4:05--4:05--4:05
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------11---------18--
Temp. °C13121111111112129999101012131112121111
Feels °C (?)556765754767766856455
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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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