Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kimmeridge Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kimmeridge Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough one for Kimmeridge Bay. We're looking at a long stretch of very ordinary conditions. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at a balmy 69°, which is a solid 7° above the average – that's very unusual.
We start on Thursday the 6th with a messy, cross-off breeze and a weak 2ft swell from the WSW. The combined energy is feeble (29), and it's just not doing anything for us. This pattern of poor surf and onshore or cross-shore winds drags on for days. There's a small window on Friday morning the 7th with glassy conditions, but the swell is a tiny 1ft. It's a classic case of no energy to ride.
The whole first week is a write-off. We see a tiny bit of promise on Wednesday the 12th morning with a clean, cross-off breeze and a 3ft easterly swell (energy 66), but the description says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it's not anything to get excited about.
The next glimmer is on Sunday the 16th morning. Glassy conditions again, with a 3ft SW swell (energy 62). That's the best of a bad bunch, but again, it's described as "ordinary." It's a long wait for a mediocre session.
Towards the tail end, on Thursday the 20th, we see a jump in swell size to 5ft-6ft from the WSW (energy hitting 207), but it's accompanied by a moderate cross-onshore or cross breeze, and the report still says "poor surf conditions." That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is the Sunday 16th morning. The glassy wind and 3ft swell (energy 62) will give you the cleanest conditions you'll see for a while. It's a reef break that's very consistent, but even then, be aware that it's often crowded. For a spot that's a bit more protected, Saturday morning the 15th has a light cross-shore breeze on a 2ft swell, but it's a risky t-storm day.
So, to be blunt, there's no great surf on the horizon. The first week is dead. The second week has a few small windows of clean conditions, but the swell is uninspiring. It's a waiting game, folks. The forecasts can change, but for now, keep your board in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | WSW 7 | SW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | ESE 3 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SW 10 |
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 kJ | 29 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 89 | 53 | 24 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:03PM1.56m | 1:22AM1.51m | 2:11PM1.44m | 2:46AM1.34m | 3:50PM1.41m | 4:38AM1.33m | 5:19PM1.54m | 5:58AM1.47m | 6:21PM1.74m | 6:54AM1.64m | 7:10PM1.95m | 7:41AM1.79m | 7:54PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.69m | 7:51AM0.59m | 9:13PM0.74m | 9:40AM0.68m | 11:32PM0.68m | 12:04PM0.66m | 1:08AM0.49m | 1:27PM0.54m | 2:07AM0.27m | 2:22PM0.40m | 2:55AM0.08m | 3:07PM0.30m | 3:38AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 8 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | W 4 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | E 5 |
| kJ | 29 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | W 12 | SW 6 | W 6 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 12 | — | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | NNW 2 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | NNE 2 | SW 2 | NNW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 37 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 89 | 53 | 24 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 419 | 315 | 347 | 391 | 378 | 260 | 260 | 238 | 310 | 260 | 235 | 242 | 589 | 238 | 238 | 584 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 126 |
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