
Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with 50 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a straight look at what’s coming up for Kimmeridge Bay. This is a reef setup that’s pretty exposed to a SW swell, and it's very consistent, but the next couple of weeks are looking like a long, flat spell. There’s a big gap of poor surf conditions right through, so we’ll have to be patient.
Starting now, the outlook is quiet. We’ve got a real dry patch with only tiny, weak swell and mostly poor surf conditions. For the first week, through to around the 10th of July, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. Swell heights are stuck between 0.3 ft and 3 ft, and the combined energy is weak – the highest we see is just 36 (weak) on the 10th of July morning, but with a short, 5-second period and cross-shore wind, that’s not going to shape up. The water temp anomaly isn’t flagged, so it’s about average for this time of year.
There’s a slight improvement on the 11th of July (Saturday) morning. We get a 2 ft swell from the east, but the period is only 4 seconds – that’s windswell, no power. The wind is offshore from the north though, at 9 mph, so it’d be glassy clean. Still, the energy is low (14), so it’s more of a chance for a longboard or a fun session if you’re desperate, but not a standout.
Into the second week, around the 13th of July (Monday) morning, we see a bit more promise. A 0.7 ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period gives a combined energy of 25 – still weak, but that longer period (12 seconds) is a groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, keeping it clean. But at 0.7 ft, it’s barely breaking at this reef. The afternoon of the 13th sees the biggest reading: 1 ft from the SW, 12-second period, with combined energy of 58 (weak). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not messy, but again, it’s tiny.
After the 13th, it dies right back down. The 15th of July (Wednesday) morning has a bit of a pulse – 3 ft from the east, 5-second period, combined energy 40 – but that’s short-period windswell with moderate cross-shore wind. Not the kind of wave that makes a reef break sing. There’s another tiny blip on the 17th of July (Friday) morning with 1.0 ft, but it’s cross-shore and weak.
Honestly, there’s no true standout session in this whole 16-day window. The best of a bad bunch is likely the 13th of July (Monday) morning or the 13th afternoon, with that 12-second groundswell and clean conditions. But at tiny heights, it’s more of a paddle and a hope. For anything bigger, you’d be waiting on a change in the charts. For now, the bay is quiet, and it’s a waiting game. Keep an eye on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 10 | SW 4 | W 9 | WSW 3 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 3 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
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11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:06AM1.64m | 10:15PM1.92m | 10:41AM1.63m | 10:49PM1.90m | 11:18AM1.62m | 11:25PM1.85m | 11:58AM1.59m | 00:05AM1.76m | 12:44PM1.54m | 00:52AM1.65m | 1:40PM1.49m | 1:53AM1.52m | 2:55PM1.46m | 3:18AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:24AM0.30m | 5:17PM0.56m | 5:56AM0.31m | 5:47PM0.60m | 6:28AM0.33m | 6:16PM0.64m | 6:59AM0.36m | 6:46PM0.68m | 7:31AM0.39m | 7:27PM0.71m | 8:07AM0.43m | 8:22PM0.72m | 8:51AM0.48m | 9:29PM0.71m | |||||||
5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | W 10 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 3 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 3 | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 |
6 | 11 | 6 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | — |
11 | — | 11 | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
— | 9 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 17 | 6 | 11 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 310 | 143 | 173 | 310 | 205 | 151 | 108 | 146 | 132 | 240 | 232 | 232 | 240 | 198 | 198 | 233 | 160 | 175 | 173 | 173 |
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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.










