Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s size up what’s coming for Kimmeridge Bay. Straight up, this is a tough stretch. The next two weeks are looking pretty grim for any decent waves. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worthwhile, so don’t hold your breath.

The first few days are a write-off. From Saturday the 8th through to the start of the second week, it’s all tiny dribble and poor surf. Saturday morning the 8th starts with a feeble 0.3 ft of west swell, period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is basically nothing (1). It’s cross-on from the ESE at 6 mph, so don’t even bother. Sunday the 9th morning goes clean with a light NNW offshore at 3 mph, but the swell is still just 0.3 ft from the SW. The energy is still pathetic (4). Monday the 10th has a similar story – clean morning but only 0.7 ft of WSW swell. The wind is glassy from the NE at 6 mph, but there’s no power behind it. This pattern of tiny, clean but flat conditions drags on for days.

We do get a little bump midweek. On Wednesday the 12th morning, there’s a 4 ft east swell with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 103 (moderate). But the wind is a strong cross-shore from the east at 16 mph, and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” It’s lumpy cross-chop and not clean. The afternoon drops to 3 ft and 52 energy. Not a good look for a paddle. Honestly, with that strong cross-shore wind and a beach-and-reef setup, this might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The only faint glimmer comes much later. On Tuesday the 18th morning, we finally see something that’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The swell is 4 ft from the WSW, period of 5 seconds, combined energy of 93 (moderate). Wind is a light WNW cross-off at 6 mph, so it’s clean. But the period is short, so the waves will be weak and fat. It’s a 1 out of 10 score, which tells you all you need to know. The afternoon turns to junk with a fresh cross-on at 19 mph. After that, it’s back to tiny dribble to end the outlook.

The standout (if you can call it that): If you’re desperate, Tuesday morning the 18th is your best bet. Kimmeridge Bay (United Kingdom) sees a 4 ft swell from the WSW, short period of 5 seconds. The light offshore wind keeps it clean, but it’s not going to be anything special. The combined energy at 93 is moderate, but the short period means the waves will lack shape and power. It’s a last resort.

Bottom line: This is a big blank run. Kimmeridge Bay is a fairly exposed reef that’s very consistent, but even it can’t deliver here. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d give this a miss. Unless you’re a kite surfer, hang tight.

Rusty.

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