Hayling Island surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 BST
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Hayling Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hayling Island sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hayling Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hayling Island in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hayling Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.8
E
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.1
W
11
0.5
E
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.7
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
3
0.3
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.3
NNE
3
0.1
W
6
0.4
SW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
6
2
12
15
7
2
1
0
1
0
2
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
25
NE
35
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
20
WSW
30
W
20
W
40
W
35
WNW
20
NW
25
N
25
N
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:09PM3.00m
5:25AM2.92m
6:11PM2.97m
6:31AM2.88m
7:23PM3.05m
7:47AM2.96m
8:33PM3.25m
8:58AM3.18m
9:33PM3.52m
9:57AM3.47m
10:25PM3.80m
10:49AM3.77m
11:12PM4.03m
Low Tide
10:25AM1.23m
11:07PM1.48m
11:47AM1.27m
00:39AM1.44m
1:05PM1.17m
1:46AM1.25m
2:04PM0.96m
2:39AM0.98m
2:54PM0.70m
3:24AM0.67m
3:40PM0.45m
4:07AM0.37m
4:25PM0.23m
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
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8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:42
8:44
8:45
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1
Temp °C
17
17
13
15
15
10
10
11
10
12
15
11
11
11
9
11
12
10
12
12
12
13
13
8
8
9
4
5
7
7
6
9
7
2
2
4
4
5
6
8
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
W
11
0.5
E
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
3
4
2
11
2
1
7
1
1
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.8
E
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
E
4
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.7
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
6
6
21
31
22
13
2
6
2
12
15
5
5
7
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
286
385
407
407
372
230
185
298
281
828
465
298
1021
383
39
706
374
249
182
275
285
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
4
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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Information about the Hayling Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hayling Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hayling Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hayling Island 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 (Hayling Island) 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 Hayling Island 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.

Hayling Island is 7 km (4 miles) from Portsmouth. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portsmouth. Portsmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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