Highcliffe Surf Break

Highcliffe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.73° N 1.70° W

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Highcliffe sea temperature is
16.0° C

2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Highcliffe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Highcliffe surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 586 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Highcliffe this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Highcliffe in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.7
SE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
6
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
82
54
586
254
115
191
93
28
28
13
12
11
12
50
72
139
9
8
13
23
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
W
30
SW
35
WSW
30
W
25
W
30
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
W
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
NE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
10
W
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:55PM1.20m
5:30AM1.12m
6:17PM1.30m
6:20AM1.21m
6:52PM1.39m
7:07AM1.30m
7:31PM1.47m
7:53AM1.36m
8:11PM1.53m
8:38AM1.38m
8:53PM1.56m
9:23AM1.36m
1:30PM1.19m
9:35PM1.56m
10:08AM1.30m
Low Tide
00:47AM0.50m
1:06PM0.27m
1:55AM0.33m
2:12PM0.18m
2:48AM0.14m
3:06PM0.08m
3:37AM-0.05m
11:07AM1.02m
3:56PM0.00m
4:23AM-0.20m
4:43PM-0.04m
5:09AM-0.30m
5:29PM-0.04m
00:40AM1.14m
5:55AM-0.35m
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:54
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:20
9:21
9:21
9:22
 mm
2
5
Temp °C
15
12
12
17
16
18
19
16
19
21
16
19
20
18
15
16
15
16
18
16
16
Feels °C
9
8
6
13
12
14
16
14
16
18
12
19
19
16
11
13
11
12
15
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.7
SE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
18
17
28
28
3
4
11
4
4
4
10
23
7
13
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
6
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
2
13
12
4
1
7
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
4
9
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
SE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
6
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
Energy kJ
109
82
54
586
254
115
191
93
15
8
12
50
72
139
9
3
9
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
816
269
39
595
358
350
302
43
0
113
117
117
122
139
122
139
117
117
235
235
188
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Highcliffe Surf forecast

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

Highcliffe is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Christchurch. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Christchurch. Christchurch has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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