
Surf Forecasts:
Kimmeridge Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 148 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Kimmeridge Bay over the next couple of weeks. Got to be honest – this is a pretty bleak outlook. This spot is usually consistent and fairly exposed to swell, but the ocean just isn’t delivering. The water temp is sitting at 64°F right now, which is a massive 5°F warmer than average for this time of year – that’s really unusual, almost feels like a warm bath for these parts.
The pattern is a whole lot of nothing with tiny, weak pulses. For the first three days – Wednesday the 8th through Friday the 10th of July – it’s basically flat. We’re talking ankle-high slop at best, with combined swell energy barely hitting single digits (1 to 5). The wind’s a mix of light cross and cross-on, nothing to save it. Just poor surf conditions all round.
Saturday the 11th of July morning offers a tiny flicker. We get a 3ft swell out of the east, with a short 5-second period. Combined energy climbs to 46, still weak, but the wind goes cross-off from the ENE at 25 km/h, keeping it clean. Still, that’s short-period junk, better for a boogie board than a real surfboard. The afternoon gets choppy again.
Then we hit a massive gap. From Saturday afternoon until Tuesday the 14th of July, it’s all zeros and weak 0.3ft leftovers. There’s a nice glassy calm on the morning of the 14th, but with a 0.3ft swell, you’re just floating.
Tuesday the 14th of July afternoon is the closest we get to a pulse. The swell jumps to 4ft from the east, with a short 5-second period and combined energy of 70. It’s still weak, but it’s something. The cross-on wind from the ESE at 15 km/h will make it a bit lumpy, so don’t expect beauty. This is the best option in a very lean period, but only because there’s nothing else.
Another gap follows from Wednesday the 15th through to the 21st. Most mornings are clean with cross-off winds, but the swell is practically non-existent. The best of that stretch is Sunday the 19th of July morning with a 1ft from the WSW and a clean 20 km/h cross-off, and Monday the 20th morning with a 2ft from the west. Still, these are ankle-snappers.
Tuesday the 21st of July morning finally gets a clean offshore from the north at 25 km/h, but the swell is only 0.7ft. It’s clean glass, but there’s no wave to ride.
The final days, 22nd and 23rd of July, show a bit more energy on the 22nd afternoon – 2ft from the WSW with combined energy of 14 – but the wind goes fresh and lumpy. By the 23rd it’s back to wind-chopped junk.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day run, there’s no day I’d call truly good. The cleanest windows are Saturday 11th morning and Tuesday 14th afternoon, but even then the quality is poor. The short periods mean those east swells will break a bit straight and fat at this spot. If you absolutely have to get wet, wait for a morning with that cross-off wind – at least it’ll be clean, even if it’s tiny.
But if you’re chasing real waves? This stretch is a total write-off. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | W 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | W 12 | E 5 | E 6 |
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1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 43 | 22 | 148 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 3 | 70 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:40PM1.49m | 1:53AM1.52m | 2:55PM1.46m | 3:18AM1.43m | 4:22PM1.50m | 4:51AM1.46m | 5:33PM1.64m | 6:03AM1.57m | 6:31PM1.81m | 7:00AM1.70m | 7:20PM1.97m | 7:50AM1.81m | 8:07PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.72m | 8:51AM0.48m | 9:29PM0.71m | 9:49AM0.53m | 11:08PM0.67m | 11:24AM0.56m | 1:02AM0.53m | 1:20PM0.51m | 2:12AM0.34m | 2:27PM0.42m | 3:06AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.34m | 3:55AM0.02m | ||||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | W 12 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 43 | 22 | 148 | 226 | 128 | 327 | 222 | 106 | 143 | 170 | 70 | 125 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 205 | 151 | 108 | 232 | 160 | 108 | 108 | 157 | 173 | 235 | 174 | 207 | 207 | 576 | 386 | 206 | 216 | 175 | 207 | 93 |
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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.










