Hot pipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.83° N 0.23° W

Hot pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hot pipe sea temperature is
17.4°C
2.2° 

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


Hot pipe surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SW swell with 228 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hot pipe this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hot pipe in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
15
0.4
SW
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SW
13
0.3
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0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSW
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0.3
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11
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10
0.8
ESE
4
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ESE
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0.1
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SE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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35
NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
3:00AM5.36m
3:15PM5.17m
3:39AM5.03m
3:56PM4.82m
4:26AM4.71m
4:48PM4.51m
5:27AM4.47m
5:59PM4.32m
6:48AM4.40m
7:24PM4.35m
8:08AM4.58m
8:36PM4.62m
Low Tide
8:47PM1.32m
9:06AM1.60m
9:25PM1.65m
9:49AM1.94m
10:12PM1.98m
10:44AM2.25m
11:15PM2.25m
12:01PM2.44m
00:37AM2.34m
1:24PM2.41m
1:54AM2.20m
2:32PM2.17m
2:54AM1.89m
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Information about the Hot pipe Surf forecast

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

Hot pipe is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Portslade. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portslade. Portslade has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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