Pobbles Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.57° N 4.11° W

Pobbles Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pobbles Beach sea temperature is
20.0°C
3.8° 

Pobbles Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,615 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pobbles Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pobbles Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 29th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at what’s coming up for Pobbles Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, for the first nine days, it’s pretty grim. There’s a lot of wind and messy conditions, and the surf quality just isn’t there for a good paddle. From Wednesday the 26th all the way through to Thursday the 3rd of September, every single window is rated as poor surf. The swell energy does build up a bit—like on Saturday the 29th, you’ve got a 10ft swell out of the SW, with combined energy of 889, but a strong 28 mph cross-onshore wind makes it a washout. That same day, the morning shows 6ft with 275 energy and 25 mph winds, still messy. On the 30th, there’s a brief onshore moment in the morning with a 6ft WSW swell, period of 10 seconds, and 574 energy, but with risk of thunderstorms and moderate breeze, no go. Through the first week of September, it’s the same story—cross-onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and waves that just aren’t inviting.

There’s a bit of a turning point on Friday the 4th of September. Afternoon shows some promise: 4ft SW swell, period of 10 seconds, with a light WNW cross-offshore breeze (6 mph) and clean conditions. Combined energy is 279, moderate, but for Pobbles Beach, which is a beginner-friendly, inconsistent spot that’s only fairly exposed to SW swell, this is about as good as it gets in this window. Clean surf with a bit of shape, and the offshore wind will help. Crowds can happen here sometimes, but with the overall quality being marginal, it might not be too packed. Keep in mind it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to wait for sets.

Saturday the 5th morning keeps a little hope alive with a 3ft W swell, period 9 seconds, and a moderate N offshore wind (12 mph). That’s clean, but the energy is only 146, so it’s on the smaller side. Saturday afternoon drops off again.

Then we hit a dry spell again until around Monday the 7th, when a big 12ft SW swell rolls in with 2515 energy, but it’s accompanied by direct onshore winds and poor conditions. That one is strictly for experts only if they’re desperate, but with the wind, it’s not worth the paddle. The following Tuesday the 8th has a cleaner window in the morning with 5ft WSW swell, period 9 seconds, cross-offshore WNW wind at 16 mph, and clean conditions, and energy of 315. It’s a marginal call, but might offer a wave if you’re keen.

Overall, the standout is Friday afternoon the 4th of September. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s the closest we get to clean, rideable surf. For a spot that’s often inconsistent, it’s a little window of hope. After that, keep an eye on Tuesday morning the 8th as a backup.

The water temp is around average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

So, hang tight, pick your moments, and don’t expect much until that Friday.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:06AM6.78m
6:23PM7.25m
6:42AM7.30m
6:58PM7.78m
7:15AM7.75m
7:31PM8.20m
7:48AM8.10m
8:03PM8.47m
8:20AM8.30m
8:36PM8.58m
8:54AM8.35m
9:11PM8.50m
9:30AM8.21m
9:48PM8.23m
Low Tide
12:15PM1.66m
00:37AM1.35m
12:49PM1.17m
1:10AM0.90m
1:21PM0.77m
1:41AM0.55m
1:52PM0.48m
2:11AM0.34m
2:22PM0.33m
2:42AM0.28m
2:54PM0.34m
3:14AM0.38m
3:28PM0.51m
3:49AM0.66m
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Information about the Pobbles Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pobbles Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pobbles Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pobbles Beach 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 (Pobbles Beach) 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 Pobbles Beach 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.

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