Kimmeridge Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.60° N 2.12° W

Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kimmeridge Bay sea temperature is
20.1° C
3.6° 

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


Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with 262 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kimmeridge Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kimmeridge Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. I've had a proper look at the charts for our patch, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window that's pretty much a write-off for anything decent. The whole run is a desert.

Let's get the bad news out of the way. We're looking at a full 16-day gap with no real surf on offer. There's simply nothing to recommend. The conditions are just a constant battle of tiny, weak swell and wind that's always in the wrong place. The only break we've got to look at is Kimmeridge Bay.

The water is a bit of a talking point, though. It's sitting at a very unusual 68°F – that's a massive 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, which is really strange.

Now, for the day-by-day grind. Saturday the 1st of August? A tiny 0.3ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, but the combined energy is a pathetic 3. The wind is cross-off in the morning, but that's not enough to do anything with a swell that small. The afternoon goes to a 25 mph cross-shore, making it a complete mess.

Sunday the 2nd is more of the same – 0.7ft swell, 8-second period, energy sitting at 7. The wind is offshore in the morning, but it's a flat spell. The whole first week is a story of small, weak swells (0.3ft to 5ft) and winds that are either cross, cross-on, or just too strong. The energy levels barely scrape into double digits, apart from Wednesday the 5th when a 5ft, 6-second wind swell from the SW shows up with a moderate 143 energy, but it's accompanied by a 19-22 mph cross-on wind. That's just a lumpy, choppy mess – not for paddling, that's kite-surfing conditions if you're keen.

The pattern doesn't improve. The second week is a bit of a blur of tiny signals. You get a morning of glassy conditions on Tuesday the 11th of August, but with a swell of only 1.0ft and energy of 7, it's flat calm, not surfable. The only other notable moment is the morning of the 16th of August, with a 2ft, 4-second wind swell from the west and a 22 mph cross-off wind. The energy is only 15, and while the wind is offshore, that short period and tiny size mean it's not going to break with any shape.

So, to sum it up: there's no standout, no promise, no hope. It's a flat spell. The swell is tiny, short-period, and the wind is almost always a problem. For an area like this, a blank run like this is more normal than not. We just have to wait for the next system to roll through. Keep the boards waxed, but don't bother checking the cams for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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NNW
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SSE
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High Tide
9:54PM2.06m
10:19AM1.81m
10:28PM2.04m
10:54AM1.81m
11:03PM1.98m
11:32AM1.77m
11:42PM1.86m
12:14PM1.68m
00:26AM1.70m
1:03PM1.56m
1:22AM1.51m
2:11PM1.44m
2:46AM1.34m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.45m
5:23AM0.19m
5:15PM0.49m
5:50AM0.24m
5:29PM0.53m
6:14AM0.30m
4:45PM0.57m
6:31AM0.39m
5:26PM0.62m
6:46AM0.49m
6:43PM0.69m
7:51AM0.59m
9:13PM0.74m
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Information about the Kimmeridge Bay Surf forecast

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

Kimmeridge Bay is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Poole. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Poole. Poole has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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