Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SW swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 2.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Kimmeridge Bay.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, or just plain messy surf ahead. From the 12th of July right through to the 25th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, the swell is small and confused, and the wave energy is in the doldrums – mostly under 100. The water temp is a notable 65°F with a 5°F warmer-than-normal anomaly, so it’s not like the water is cold, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the 26th of July, Sunday morning. We see a jump in the swell to 5ft from the SW, with a moderate energy reading of 300. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW, which should clean things up. It’s still a bit of a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.
The true standout, though, is the 27th of July, Monday morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 545, which is moderate to strong energy. The wind? Absolutely glassy. Zero wind. It’ll be as clean as it gets. This is your window. The swell is right in the sweet spot for intermediate surfers, and with the glassy conditions, the reef at Kimmeridge Bay will be offering up some proper, well-shaped waves. The direction is a perfect SW, which is the spot’s optimum. The only downside is a fairly exposed spot, so it’ll be handling that nice groundswell. It’s a very consistent break, so expect waves, but it’s also a spot that’s *often* busy, so be prepared for some company. This is the best of the lot by a long shot.
The afternoon of the 27th sees the wind swing cross-on, and the quality drops right off. So it’s a short window, but a good one.
For the rest of the time, it’s a waiting game. The surf is just not there. The 27th is your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | W 12 | E 5 | E 5 | W 10 | E 5 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 3 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 4 | SW 6 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 45 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:31PM1.81m | 7:00AM1.70m | 7:20PM1.97m | 7:50AM1.81m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM0.34m | 2:27PM0.42m | 3:06AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.34m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 |
 | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | SW 4 | — | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 9 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 116 | 587 | 411 | 199 | 200 | 109 | 28 | 45 | 26 | 34 | — | — | 7 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 10 | — | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 580 | 199 | 589 | 206 | 197 | 175 | 198 | 206 | 235 | 175 | 312 | 240 | 251 | 240 | 312 | 335 | 236 | 238 | 310 | 132 | 173 |
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