Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, E swell with 99 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Kimmeridge Bay (United Kingdom).
Look, I’ll be straight with you, the next 16 days at Kimmeridge Bay are a tough watch for anyone looking to paddle out. The forecast is a long, drawn-out run of poor surf conditions right through. There’s really nothing on offer for a surfer. We kick off on Saturday the 8th of August with a tiny 0.3ft swell from the west, weak wave energy (1), and a light cross-onshore breeze messing it up. That pretty much sets the tone.
We go through the first week with nothing but tiny, gutless waves – mostly under 2ft – and the wind is all over the place. A bit of glass on Monday the 10th and Saturday the 15th of August, but there’s no swell to go with it, so it’s just a flat, pretty looking ocean. The water temp is a notable 68°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that doesn't help the surf.
Into the second week, we finally see a little bump. On Monday the 17th of August, the swell pushes up to 4ft from the WSW, with moderate wave energy (88). It’s a short-period wind swell of 5 seconds, and we’ve got a clean, cross-off wind from the WNW. That’s the pick of the lot, but it’s small, weak, and short period – not exactly a standout. Tuesday the 18th drops off back to 1ft.
Later on Saturday the 22nd of August, we see similar: 4ft from the SW with stronger energy (117) and a clean cross-off breeze, but again, the period is short at 5 seconds, so it’ll be lumpy and weak for a reef break.
Honestly, there’s no day where I’d say, “get in the car.” It’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for this area when the swells just don’t line up. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | E 5 | E 6 | W 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 66 | 74 | 3 | 80 | 42 | 37 | 20 | 44 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:23AM1.89m | 8:35PM2.22m | 9:03AM1.95m | 9:14PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:48PM0.25m | 4:17AM-0.09m | 4:27PM0.25m | |||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | E 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 44 | 10 | 6 | — | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 7 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | W 4 | — | WSW 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 6 | W 6 | — | SW 9 | ESE 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 20 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | E 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | NNW 2 | WSW 3 | NNW 2 | — | SW 2 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WSW 4 | NNW 2 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 66 | 74 | 225 | 80 | 42 | 37 | — | — | 3 | — | 11 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 238 | 238 | 582 | 310 | 260 | 235 | 310 | 238 | 445 | 217 | 157 | 108 | 108 | 111 | 126 | 260 | 126 | 170 | 239 | 160 |
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