
Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kimmeridge Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kimmeridge Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gutted, folks. I’ve been staring at the charts for the next stretch, and it’s a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16 days on the books, but there’s a whole lot of nothing in that first week. The swell is just starved. There’s one little pulse that shows up around August 7th, but even that’s a bit of a tease. It’s not until around the 14th and 15th that we finally see something that looks like a real wave, but it’s a long way off, so keep the expectations in check.
The early days, from now through the 6th, are looking pretty grim. The energy in the water is almost non-existent, with combined energies mostly in the single digits and teens. We’re talking knee-high slop at best, and the wind’s all over the place. Most mornings are clean, but there’s no push to them. It’s a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for.
The first bit of hope comes on the morning of the 7th of August. Overnight, some easterly energy shows up and bumps the swell to 5ft. That’s the most size we’ve seen all week. It’s still a mess, though, with a short period of 6 seconds and the wind swinging offshore from the north, making it look clean from the beach but it’s not going to have any power. It’s got a combined energy of 184, which is a sign of life, but it’s just one of those "surfable but very ordinary" deals. If you’re desperate, you might get a few grovelly ones, but it’s not the one to write home about.
Then we drop right back off again. From the 8th through the 13th, it’s back to tiny, weak surf. A bit of a bump around the 9th with 2ft, but the period is still poor, and the wind is mostly on it. It’s a lot of waiting, a lot of checking the buoy, and not a lot of riding. The energy is weak, mostly in the double digits, and it’s just not offering anything.
Now, looking further out, there’s a little more hope as we get toward the end of the window. Around the 14th and 15th, we start to see some east in the swell again, with heights flirting with the 2ft to 3ft mark. The period is still short, around 4-5 seconds, so it’s not going to be a groundswell classic. The wind is offshore or cross-off, which will keep the surface clean, and the combined energy gets up to 43, which at least feels like there’s something moving. Still, it’s a small wave, and for a spot like Kimmeridge Bay, which is a reef and pretty exposed to the southwest, this easterly stuff is a bit out of its comfort zone. It might have a few workable corners, but it’s hardly going to be firing.
Honestly, there’s no standout session in this run. If you forced me to pick the best of a bad bunch, that morning of the 7th of August is the only real window with any real size, but it’s going to be soft. And the 14th and 15th look like the cleanest options, but they’re small. This is a classic summer flat spell for the UK. The water’s about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Just keep the board waxed and be ready to pounce if something unexpected shows up. Forecasts change, and it’s a spot that’s very consistent with its inconsistency, but a blank run like this isn’t unheard of.
Anyway, that’s the long and short of it. It’s a waiting game. Keep the faith.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | E 4 | E 5 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 4 |
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2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 18 | 28 | 58 | 35 | 21 | 41 | 29 | 56 | 19 | 33 | 11 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:23PM2.04m | 9:46AM1.79m | 9:54PM2.06m | 10:19AM1.81m | 10:28PM2.04m | 10:54AM1.81m | 11:03PM1.98m | 11:32AM1.77m | 11:42PM1.86m | 12:14PM1.68m | 00:26AM1.70m | 1:03PM1.56m | 1:22AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.44m | 4:54AM0.18m | 4:49PM0.45m | 5:23AM0.19m | 5:15PM0.49m | 5:50AM0.24m | 5:29PM0.53m | 6:14AM0.30m | 4:45PM0.57m | 6:31AM0.39m | 5:26PM0.62m | 6:46AM0.49m | 6:43PM0.69m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | W 12 | W 3 | SW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | E 4 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | W 10 | WSW 4 |
2 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 28 | — | 35 | 21 | — | 5 | 56 | 19 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | WSW 4 | NE 4 | WSW 9 | — | — | W 11 | — | SW 8 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 |
— | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | 18 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | NNW 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 6 | — |
2 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 35 | — | 3 | 58 | 18 | 20 | 41 | 29 | — | — | 33 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 260 | 337 | 310 | 240 | 260 | 243 | 260 | 260 | 157 | 44 | 216 | 195 | 160 | 188 | 167 | 241 | 249 | 143 | 564 | 666 |
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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.
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