Kimmeridge Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.60° N 2.12° W

Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kimmeridge Bay sea temperature is
20.2° C
3.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 200 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 11th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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 the cards for Kimmeridge Bay. It’s a reef setup that’s very consistent, but I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your nuts off waiting for a set.

We kick off on Friday, the 7th of August, but don’t get your hopes up. It’s tiny with a 0.7 ft swell from the WSW and a short 5-second period. The combined energy is a weak 7, and the WNW cross-off wind is the only thing making it look clean. Still, there’s just no power. That theme sticks around all weekend and into the start of next week – we’re talking flatness with waves barely 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. Sunday morning (9th August) has a clean, glassy look with a NNE offshore, but it’s 0.3 ft. A real tease.

The first glimmer of something happens on Tuesday, the 11th of August. We get a bump up to 3 ft from the east, with the swell period still a short 5 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 43. But the wind is howling cross-shore at 16 mph, making it lumpy. Not great. Wednesday the 12th sees the biggest of this spell, with 4 ft from the east (energy 127), but again, the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph. The surf report calls it “poor” – it’ll be a lumpy, choppy mess, more of a wind-blown wrestling match than a surf. That’s the biggest we see until the very end.

After that, the swell drops right back off. Most of the second week is barely 0.7 ft to 2 ft. The nicest windows are the mornings when the wind goes offshore or cross-offshore – like Friday morning the 14th (NNE 3 mph, 1 ft) or Saturday morning the 15th (NNE 16 mph, 1.0 ft). Clean as a whistle, but you’ll be paddling for nothing.

Then, hang in there. On Friday the 21st of August – that’s two weeks out – we finally get something worth a look. The morning shows 4 ft from the WSW with an 8-second period and a solid combined energy of 201. The wind is light from the WNW, a clean cross-off. The description says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – that’s the best score we get in the whole run. It’s not a classic, but for this stretch, it’s the standout. The afternoon goes onshore and messy, so you’d want to be on it early.

Honestly, this is a brutal run for Kimmeridge. The reef is very consistent by nature, but the forecast just isn’t delivering any proper swell. With most days under 2 ft and cross/onshore winds, it’s gonna be frustrating. The only real window to even bother paddling out is the morning of Friday, 21st August – and even then, keep your expectations in check.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
5
0.5
SW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
8
0.4
SE
3
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.9
E
5
1
E
5
0.1
W
13
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
5
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.8
WSW
3
0.4
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
5
2
1
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2
2
2
5
4
5
5
37
51
3
114
66
17
20
13
21
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
SW
10
N
10
ESE
10
SE
10
NE
10
NNE
25
WSW
15
NNW
5
NE
15
SW
10
ENE
25
E
30
ESE
35
ENE
30
E
20
ESE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:11PM1.44m
2:46AM1.34m
3:50PM1.41m
4:38AM1.33m
5:19PM1.54m
5:58AM1.47m
6:21PM1.74m
6:54AM1.64m
7:10PM1.95m
7:41AM1.79m
7:54PM2.11m
8:23AM1.89m
8:35PM2.22m
Low Tide
9:13PM0.74m
9:40AM0.68m
11:32PM0.68m
12:04PM0.66m
1:08AM0.49m
1:27PM0.54m
2:07AM0.27m
2:22PM0.40m
2:55AM0.08m
3:07PM0.30m
3:38AM-0.04m
3:48PM0.25m
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8:44
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8:39
8:37
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8:35
8:32
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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