Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kimmeridge Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Kimmeridge Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent waves. We’ve got a long, flat spell on our hands here. From now through to the 23rd of September, there’s nothing worth getting wet for. The swell energy is tiny, and even when there’s a little bump, the wind is all wrong. It’s a real bummer.
There is a flicker of life way out at the end of the forecast. On the 24th of September, Thursday, we see a pulse of new swell push in. By the afternoon, we’re looking at 6ft of WSW swell with a period of 6 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, so it’s gonna be a bit chunky and crumbly, but the combined energy is moderate (229). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it might clean up enough to be surfable. This is a break that rarely sees big crowds, but for this kind of small, average swell, you’d likely have the place to yourself.
Then into Friday the 25th, the swell hangs around at 5ft from the WSW, still that short period (6 seconds), with moderate cross-shore winds. The energy stays moderate (265). It’s not the finest quality you’ll ever see, and it’s a reef break, so it can be a bit tricky. For the experienced surfers who are desperate, this is your window. Beginners, this is pushing into too big territory for an inconsistent spot like this.
The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so not a drama.
So, to sum it up: save your energy for the 24th and 25th of September. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only thing on the menu. Keep your eye on the charts; things can turn around quick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | S 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 11 |
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 kJ | 23 | 41 | 148 | 38 | 140 | 28 | 11 | 61 | 90 | 41 | 25 | 9 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 37 | 40 | 37 | 29 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:37PM2.08m | 8:05AM1.94m | 8:15PM2.17m | 8:41AM2.02m | 8:52PM2.18m | 9:15AM2.04m | 9:28PM2.12m | 9:49AM1.99m | 10:02PM2.00m | 10:21AM1.90m | 10:35PM1.84m | 10:52AM1.76m | 11:06PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.28m | 3:14AM-0.03m | 3:26PM0.23m | 3:49AM-0.02m | 4:01PM0.23m | 4:22AM0.05m | 4:33PM0.27m | 4:50AM0.18m | 4:59PM0.35m | 5:11AM0.33m | 5:14PM0.45m | 4:33AM0.47m | 4:16PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | — | SW 6 | WSW 9 | SW 4 | — | W 15 | — | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 4 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | ESE 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 38 | 140 | 8 | — | 4 | — | 11 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 40 | 37 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 8 | SW 11 | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 28 | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 8 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 2 | — | S 4 | SW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 23 | 41 | 148 | — | 88 | 7 | 11 | 61 | 90 | 41 | 25 | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 152 | 143 | 44 | 12 | 111 | 67 | 238 | 167 | 97 | 99 | 112 | 143 | 128 | 108 | 126 | 1359 | 126 | 126 | 45 | 45 |
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