Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 400 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what’s on offer for Kimmeridge Bay over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. We’ve got a lot of days where the wind is just working against us, making things messy. The water’s a fair bit warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at around 68°F, which is a solid 6°F above the norm. That’s a bit unusual, but it won't help the waves much right now.
The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t roll in until Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning’s your best bet here. We’re looking at a small, clean swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. Swell height is only around 2ft from the SW, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is pretty weak, so it’s not going to be pumping. But with that clean wind, you might find a few fun, surfable waves. It’s a reef break that’s very consistent and fairly exposed, but you’ll want to watch the crowds as they can be around often.
Beyond that, the rest of the period is mostly a write-off. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-onshore or strong cross-shore, which chops things up badly. There are a few days where the swell gets a bit bigger, like Wednesday the 2nd with 6ft, but it’s accompanied by a fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy conditions. Similarly, Monday the 7th has a long-period swell (13-14 seconds) with a fair bit of energy, but it’s again blown out by a moderate cross-onshore wind. It’s a shame, as that would have had some power behind it.
There’s a bit of a gap after the 15th, with nothing worthwhile until the 16th, and that’s not much better. So, for now, mark your calendar for Tuesday the 15th morning if you’re desperate for a splash. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only thing that’s even close to clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 7 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
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11 | 24 | 35 | 195 | 170 | 143 | 143 | 94 | 204 | 75 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 103 | 400 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:42PM2.03m | 11:06AM1.89m | 11:22PM1.87m | 11:47AM1.75m | 00:07AM1.67m | 12:35PM1.58m | 1:02AM1.43m | 7:49AM0.75m | 1:41PM1.40m | 2:32AM1.24m | 3:31PM1.34m | 4:43AM1.26m | 5:12PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.42m | 4:54AM0.33m | 4:11PM0.47m | 4:36AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.55m | 5:06AM0.56m | 5:33PM0.68m | 5:54AM0.73m | 9:52PM0.73m | 10:31AM0.78m | 11:43PM0.61m | 12:13PM0.68m | 00:59AM0.40m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | S 4 | SE 4 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
— | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 75 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 103 | 229 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 4 | NNW 3 | SW 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | SSW 4 | SW 13 | WSW 5 |
11 | 24 | 35 | 195 | 170 | 143 | 143 | 94 | 204 | — | 20 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 7 | — | 5 | 400 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 179 | 349 | 238 | 211 | 205 | 192 | 343 | 58 | 126 | 125 | 126 | 108 | 130 | 128 | 132 | 98 | 67 | 167 | 97 |
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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.











