Kimmeridge Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.60° N 2.12° W

Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kimmeridge Bay sea temperature is
19.9°C
3.3° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kimmeridge Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 8th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 8th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, because this is going to be a quiet one at Kimmeridge Bay. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but honestly, it looks like the surf is going to be taking a long holiday.

### The Outlook

Looking at the whole 16-day period, the overwhelming story is a whole lot of nothing. The forecast is filled with tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. The best we can say is that there is a tiny window of opportunity on the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September, but it’s far from a standout.

For that one moment on Tuesday morning, we’ve got glassy conditions with a light NNE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is tiny, only 1 ft from the WSW, and the period is a long 11 seconds. That long period will help it wrap in a bit, but with the combined energy only reaching 64 (weak), don’t expect any push. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The water temperature is a very unusual 68°, which is a massive 6° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s a proper anomaly.

Apart from that brief blip, the rest of the forecast is grim. After Tuesday, we run straight into a 13-day gap with no real recommendations. The swells stay tiny, the winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore from the WSW, and the wave comments are consistently "poor surf conditions." The only notable event is a strong offshore NNE wind of 19 mph on Monday the 21st of September, but with a swell of barely 0.7 ft, it’s just a clean, flat ocean. This stretch is about as good as it gets for flat-water paddling, but for surfing? Forget it.

Because the break is a reef and it’s very consistent, seeing a stretch this poor is a real disappointment. It just goes to show that even consistent spots can have their dry spells. This isn't a place you'd want to be for a proper surf session.

So, save your energy. There’s nothing here worth chasing. Check back in, as forecasts can change and this blank run can't last forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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69
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
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20
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5
NNE
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NW
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High Tide
5:12PM1.50m
5:58AM1.44m
6:11PM1.72m
6:46AM1.64m
6:56PM1.92m
7:27AM1.81m
7:37PM2.08m
8:05AM1.94m
8:15PM2.17m
8:41AM2.02m
8:52PM2.18m
9:15AM2.04m
9:28PM2.12m
Low Tide
12:13PM0.68m
00:59AM0.40m
1:18PM0.52m
1:51AM0.19m
2:07PM0.38m
2:35AM0.04m
2:48PM0.28m
3:14AM-0.03m
3:26PM0.23m
3:49AM-0.02m
4:01PM0.23m
4:22AM0.05m
4:33PM0.27m
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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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