Kimmeridge Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.60° N 2.12° W

Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kimmeridge Bay sea temperature is
18.7° C
3.2° 

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) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 72 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 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at what’s on the cards for Kimmeridge Bay over the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run. This is a reef break that’s very consistent, but that doesn’t mean it’s gonna be any good. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and messy wind, so don’t get your hopes up.

The water is sitting at a balmy 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your bits off while you’re staring at flat water.

For the first week, from Tuesday the 14th right through to Sunday the 20th, it’s a sad story. Swell heights barely tickle 0.3ft to 3ft, with periods so short there’s no grunt in 'em. The combined energy is weak, mostly single or low double digits, like 3 or 66 (weak energy). And the wind is a mess – cross-off, cross-on, cross-shore – just a real dog’s breakfast. There’s nothing to ride here, plain and simple. A couple of mornings, like the 20th, show glassy conditions, but with a swell of 2ft and a 4-second period, it’s still a flat spell.

Wednesday the 22nd offers a slight bump in size, with 5ft from the east. The combined energy hits 140 (moderate wave energy), and it’s clean in the morning with a cross-off breeze. But the period is only 6 seconds, so it’ll be a short, crumbly affair. Still, it’s the first time we see anything with a bit of push. The afternoon goes onshore and messy. This is the only real standout of the whole outlook, but it’s a weak one.

Then we drop right back into the doldrums from Thursday the 23rd through the 25th. Tiny 0.3ft to 2ft swells, with a combined energy barely reaching 92 (weak energy). On the 25th morning we get a clean offshore wind from the NNW and a 2ft swell from the SW with a 7-second period, which is *surfable* but very ordinary. The energy is 92 (weak energy). It’s the only time the score even gets a mention, but it’s nothing to write home about.

The last few days, from the 26th of July to the 29th, see a bit more size, but the wind is all wrong. The 26th and 27th mornings have 5ft swell from the SW, but it’s cross-on, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy on the 27th afternoon jumps to 248 (moderate wave energy) with a 5ft swell from the WSW and an 8-second period, but it’s cross-shore. The 29th morning sees a 4ft swell from the SW with an 8-second period, and the energy is a solid 349 (moderate wave energy), but again, it’s a cross-shore breeze. The 29th afternoon has the biggest waves of the whole period at 6ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 668 (moderate to strong wave energy), but it’s a cross-on wind at 25 km/h, meaning it’ll be a choppy, blown-out mess that’s only for the experts who don’t mind a wrestling match.

Honestly, if you’re looking to paddle, you’re better off waiting for a proper swell. This setup, with the wind and the beach-and-reef nature, looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the 29th. There’s a big gap of no real surf from the 14th to the 21st, then again from the 23rd to the 25th. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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0
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0
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.1
W
9
0.7
E
5
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
8
0.4
W
3
0.3
E
3
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
W
7
0.7
ESE
4
0.5
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
ESE
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
62
72
2
21
2
4
2
3
1
3
1
18
8
4
11
2
3
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
10
ESE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
ESE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ESE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
SW
10
NNW
20
E
20
S
15
SE
20
E
15
SSE
5
S
5
NE
15
SW
30
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
00:15AM1.64m
Low Tide
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
7:28PM0.64m
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5:16
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5:18
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9:15
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Temp °C
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26
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27
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27
21
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19
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Feels °C
21
24
22
22
23
18
19
25
19
21
21
22
18
19
20
15
17
19
19
20
21
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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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