Kimmeridge Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.60° N 2.12° W

Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 80 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s see what’s happening. It’s a grim picture for Kimmeridge Bay, I’m not gonna lie. The data shows a long, dry spell coming up, with barely a ripple to get your hopes up.

From now through to the end of July, it’s just a whole lot of “poor surf conditions” with zero scores. The combined swell energy is tiny, mostly single digits like 4 or 3 (weak energy), and the wave heights are flat, around 0.3 ft. The wind shifts around, but without any swell, it doesn’t matter. The water temp is a notable 66°F at the start, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual, much warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real sign of life is on Thursday, July 24th. The morning shows a clean 2 ft wave from the east, with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 15. It’s not much, but with a light breeze and clean conditions, it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon sees a tiny 0.3 ft wave from the west at 13 seconds, but it’s onshore and choppy. Not worth a paddle.

Then, on Tuesday, July 28th, the afternoon shows a 3 ft wave from the west-southwest, but with a short, weak period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is 34 (weak energy). The wind is light and onshore, which won’t help. The following morning, Wednesday the 29th, is a bit cleaner with a 2 ft west-southwest swell and a 4-second period, but the energy is still weak at 17. The wind is just a cross-shore breeze.

The pick of the entire 16-day window, if you can call it that, is the afternoon of the 30th of July. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the southwest, with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy reaches 55 (weak energy). It’s still a cross-onshore wind, making it choppy. But it’s the biggest wave of the forecast. For a reef break that is very consistent and rated for intermediates, this is a shame. It’s just a sad, weak run of surf.

So, there you have it. A long, flat spell with a couple of tiny, weak, and messy windows. The best option is the 30th of July afternoon, but it’s not one I’d be rushing out for. Just one of those quiet periods for the bay.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.8
E
6
1
E
5
0.1
W
9
0.9
E
5
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
8
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.8
E
5
0.5
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4
0.2
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4
0.1
W
9
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
NE
3
0.3
E
4
0.1
W
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
39
45
2
37
5
2
1
2
3
2
3
29
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3
3
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2
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
SE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
ESE
10
NE
15
NE
20
SSW
5
NNE
15
ESE
15
S
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
SSE
5
SE
5
ENE
20
SW
15
WNW
15
ENE
10
SW
10
SE
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
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
12:52PM1.45m
00:58AM1.43m
Low Tide
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
7:49AM0.46m
8:03PM0.73m
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5:18
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9:15
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Temp °C
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27
21
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Feels °C
22
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24
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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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