Kimmeridge Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.60° N 2.12° W

Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kimmeridge Bay sea temperature is
20.0° C
3.7° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 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 the cards for Kimmeridge Bay.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about for the first couple of weeks. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is just not there. It’s a bit of a bummer, but that’s the way it’s shaping up.

The first time we see anything remotely surfable is on Monday, 10th August. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the east with a period of 6 seconds, but it’s got a moderate cross-onshore breeze making it choppy. The combined energy hits 107, which is moderate, but the wind is going to ruin it. The afternoon is similar, still 4ft, still choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast. Tuesday morning, 11th August, we get a 3ft swell from the south-southwest, with a period of 5 seconds. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, which is a massive positive. The combined energy is only 59 (weak), but for a reef break like Kimmeridge Bay, that glassy condition could make it the pick of the entire 16-day window. It’s the only time the report says “surfable waves,” but just barely. The afternoon turns back to messy cross-onshore, so if you’re going to try, it’s a dawn patrol mission.

After that, Wednesday morning 12th August has a bigger 6ft swell from the southwest with an 8-second period and quite a bit of energy (359), but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy, so it’s more of a mess than a session. That’s about as good as it gets, and it’s not good.

Water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to sum it up: there’s a long stretch of flat or poor conditions. The only standout, if you can call it that, is the glassy Tuesday morning on the 11th. It’s small, but it’ll be clean. The rest of the window is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.7
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
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25
WSW
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WNW
20
W
25
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NNE
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SSW
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ESE
25
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High Tide
7:38AM1.49m
7:50PM1.76m
8:11AM1.59m
8:21PM1.88m
8:43AM1.67m
8:52PM1.97m
9:14AM1.74m
9:23PM2.04m
9:46AM1.79m
9:54PM2.06m
10:19AM1.81m
10:28PM2.04m
10:54AM1.81m
11:03PM1.98m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.54m
3:27AM0.33m
3:24PM0.48m
3:56AM0.25m
3:52PM0.44m
4:25AM0.20m
4:21PM0.44m
4:54AM0.18m
4:49PM0.45m
5:23AM0.19m
5:15PM0.49m
5:50AM0.24m
5:29PM0.53m
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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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