Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kimmeridge Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here, breakin' it down for Kimmeridge Bay. The next 16 days? It's a slow burner, but there's one real gem if you're patient.
The first week is a total bust. From the 31st of July right through the first few days of August, the swell is tiny—0.2 to 0.6 feet—and the wind is rubbish. Cross-shore, onshore, choppy, weak. The 31st of July shows a 1 foot swell from the WSW, but the wind is 12 mph from the W, and the combined energy is a measly 5. Just don't bother.
The first glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Thursday, the 6th of August. The swell is only 3 feet from the WSW, but the wind turns light and cross-off from the NW, cleaning it up nicely. The combined energy is still low at 61, but it's surfable. It’s a mellow session, but it’s a start.
The one to chase is the morning of Sunday, the 9th of August. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the WSW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 216 (moderate). The wind is a clean, light NW cross-off, giving you glassy conditions. The water is a balmy 69°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. This is the standout: shoulder-high, clean lines on the reef. This is the session you want.
After that, Monday the 10th of August brings a bigger 7 foot swell from the SW, but the wind is cross-shore from the W, and the combined energy is a strong 428. That's a lot of water moving, but it's choppy and at that size, it's expert-only. Not the cleanest.
The rest of the second week is small and messy. A few mornings have clean offshore wind, like Friday the 14th of August, but the swell is only 3 feet from the ESE with a combined energy of 71. It's a longboard or a log. The final weekend, Saturday the 15th of August, has clean offshore winds from the NW, but the swell is down to 1 feet.
So, don't waste your time on the first week. Mark your calendar for the morning of Sunday, the 9th of August. That's your day.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 36 | 68 | 36 | 155 | 145 | 61 | 49 | 20 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:23PM2.04m | 9:46AM1.79m | 9:54PM2.06m | 10:19AM1.81m | 10:28PM2.04m | 10:54AM1.81m | 11:03PM1.98m | 11:32AM1.77m | 11:42PM1.86m | 12:14PM1.68m | 00:26AM1.70m | 1:03PM1.56m | 1:22AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.44m | 4:54AM0.18m | 4:49PM0.45m | 5:23AM0.19m | 5:15PM0.49m | 5:50AM0.24m | 5:29PM0.53m | 6:14AM0.30m | 4:45PM0.57m | 6:31AM0.39m | 5:26PM0.62m | 6:46AM0.49m | 6:43PM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | WSW 4 | SW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | E 3 | WSW 8 | E 5 | E 4 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 4 | 19 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | — | E 3 | NNE 2 | — | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 24 | 6 | 26 | 68 | 36 | 155 | 145 | — | 49 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 311 | 310 | 240 | 240 | 238 | 260 | 238 | 157 | 152 | 173 | 188 | 205 | 205 | 67 | 205 | 238 | 12 | 0 | 108 | 546 |
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