Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 102 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 1.2m 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
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 on offer for Kimmeridge Bay.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days look like a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions with very little to get excited about. The first real chance of anything rideable kicks off around July 14th, but even then, it’s a tough sell. The swell is tiny and weak, with a combined energy of just 31 (31) on Tuesday afternoon, and the wind is cross-shore, making it messy. The water is a very unusual 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
We’ve got a run of days with nothing worthwhile. From July 15th right through to the 18th, you’re looking at near-flat conditions with mostly clean but tiny swells. July 19th shows a slight bump of 4ft from the east, but the wind is cross-off in the morning, so it might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate. The energy is still weak at 80 (80), though.
The best chance in this whole window looks like the morning of July 27th. The swell picks up to 5ft from the southwest, and the combined energy is moderate at 124 (124). But the wind is onshore from the south, so expect bumpy, messy waves. It’s not a classic day, but it’s the most size you’ll see all fortnight. The afternoon of the 27th has 6ft from the west-southwest with energy at 202 (202), but again, cross-onshore wind will chop it up. For a reef break like Kimmeridge Bay, that’s not ideal.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, there’s no standout day. The swell windows are either too small, too short-period, or blown out. If you’re a beginner, stay away from the 27th as the swell is over 5ft and it’ll be messy. Experts might find a few lumpy ones on the 27th, but don’t expect much. The area is a very consistent break, so it’s a bit of a surprise to see such a blank run. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this quiet for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | W 11 | W 10 | E 6 | E 5 | W 9 | E 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 3 | E 3 | W 8 | ESE 2 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 5 | W 9 | E 4 | E 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 69 | 2 | 41 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 41 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:07PM2.11m | 8:36AM1.88m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:55AM0.02m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | E 6 | E 5 | E 4 | WSW 3 | — | E 3 | WSW 2 | W 5 | ESE 5 | W 10 | W 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 18 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | E 3 | — | ESE 2 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 27 | 19 | 144 | 62 | 69 | 59 | 41 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 79 | 41 | 17 | 17 | — | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 160 | 175 | 260 | 199 | 206 | 260 | 208 | 175 | 468 | 457 | 459 | 175 | 493 | 173 | 206 | 80 | 112 | 264 | 387 | 423 | 206 |
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