Kimmeridge Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.60° N 2.12° W

Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kimmeridge Bay sea temperature is
18.6° C
3.1° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 89 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a cuppa, because I’ve been staring at Kimmeridge Bay out in Dorset and, well, it’s a bit of a tough one to write about. To be honest, for the next week and a half, there’s almost nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a proper flat spell from now through to around the 24th of July. Days and days of tiny, weak slop with combined swell energy barely registering, often just a few measly points. The water is about 66°F right now, which is a full 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual, almost like a warm bath, but it’s not much help when there’s no waves to enjoy it in.

The first real blip of interest shows up on the morning of Friday, the 24th of July. That’s when a bit of a pulse arrives. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the southwest, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s all wind swell, and it’s coupled with a fresh cross-onshore wind from the southwest blowing at 12 mph. The combined energy climbs to 121 (moderate), but the wind is going to make it choppy and lumpy. It’s a reef break that’s very consistent, but with that wind, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out affair. The best you can hope for is a few closeouts on the inside. Honestly, with that fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy conditions, it might be more fun for the kite crew than us paddle surfers. The afternoon gets even worse with a 6ft swell and 19 mph winds – that’s getting into expert-only territory for size, but the wind is just too strong.

The morning of Saturday, the 25th of July, is a slight improvement, but it’s still a struggle. The swell drops to 4ft from the southwest at 6 seconds, so the energy is faint (109). The wind is still a cross-onshore from the southwest at 12 mph, so it’s still choppy. It’s not a total washout, but it’s not a day to call your mates about. The afternoon sees that swell bump back up to 5ft, but again, the wind is on it.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Friday the 24th. It’s the only window where the swell gets above 3ft and the energy is at least moderate. But you have to be realistic – it’s not a clean, classic Kimmeridge day. The crowds here are often present, so you’ll have company in the chaos.

So, for the next ten days, don’t even bother. Put the board away and watch the tide come and go. Then, from the 24th, you’ve got a couple of days of marginal, wind-affected surf. It’s not a total blank, but it’s a long way from good. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
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E
7
1.6
E
6
0.1
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12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.9
E
5
1.2
E
6
0.1
W
9
1
E
5
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
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8
0.1
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6
0.1
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8
0.3
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2
0.4
WSW
3
0.1
W
8
0.5
E
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.5
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Energy kJ
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42
89
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49
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1
1
4
1
0
6
11
Wind (km/h)
25
E
35
NE
25
ENE
15
SE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ESE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
SW
20
NE
10
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20
SW
5
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25
ESE
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
High Tide
7:20PM1.97m
7:50AM1.81m
8:07PM2.11m
8:36AM1.88m
8:51PM2.19m
9:21AM1.89m
9:33PM2.21m
10:04AM1.86m
10:14PM2.15m
10:45AM1.79m
10:55PM2.03m
11:26AM1.69m
11:34PM1.85m
12:08PM1.58m
Low Tide
3:06AM0.16m
3:20PM0.34m
3:55AM0.02m
4:07PM0.30m
4:39AM-0.05m
4:50PM0.31m
5:22AM-0.05m
5:32PM0.35m
6:03AM0.02m
6:12PM0.43m
6:42AM0.14m
6:50PM0.53m
7:17AM0.30m
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Feels °C
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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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