Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, E swell with 14 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 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Kimmeridge Bay.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a tough watch. We’ve got a proper flat spell on the cards. From Sunday the 19th of July, right through to the 26th of July, the swell is basically non-existent. We’re talking tiny dribbles of 0.3ft to 2ft at best, with a combined energy that barely gets into double figures (7). It’s a write-off. The wind is a mixed bag, but it doesn’t matter because there’s no power in the water. This is a classic summer lull for this part of the coast.
The first real hint of life comes on Monday the 27th of July. The morning session sees a pulse of 3ft swell from the SW, with a period of 4 seconds. That’s a short, wind-driven chop, not a proper groundswell. The combined energy is still weak (39), but it’s the best we’ve seen in a week. The wind is a cross-off from the WNW, which is a big plus – it’ll keep the surface clean. It’s not going to be anything special, but it’s the only window all week that might allow for a few grovelly rides.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The end of the month and into the start of August just has more of the same: weak, short-period swell and messy onshore winds. The 31st of July afternoon sees a bit of a bump to 3ft from the WSW, but with a stiff 30 km/h cross-easterly wind, it’ll be a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy is only 19. Hardly a call to arms.
Honestly, the only morning worth a look in the entire 16-day window is Monday the 27th of July. Dawn patrol, catch it while you can. For the rest of it, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 3 | W 10 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — | SW 2 | — | — | W 8 | WSW 4 |
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 kJ | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.69m | 11:34PM1.85m | 12:08PM1.58m | 00:15AM1.64m | 12:52PM1.45m | 00:58AM1.43m | 1:45PM1.33m | 1:55AM1.24m | 3:12PM1.25m | 3:49AM1.13m | 4:53PM1.27m | 5:25AM1.18m | 5:54PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM0.14m | 6:50PM0.53m | 7:17AM0.30m | 7:28PM0.64m | 7:49AM0.46m | 8:03PM0.73m | 8:15AM0.60m | 8:42PM0.81m | 8:36AM0.71m | 9:40PM0.86m | 9:14AM0.78m | 00:50AM0.81m | 12:46PM0.80m | 1:50AM0.68m | |||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 4 | WSW 3 | — | ESE 4 | — | E 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | W 12 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 7 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 | — | SW 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 493 | 323 | 260 | 260 | 354 | 216 | 238 | 322 | 322 | 643 | 319 | 494 | 387 | 347 | 378 | 798 | 590 | 595 | 892 | 572 |
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