Pobbles Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.57° N 4.11° W

Pobbles Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pobbles Beach sea temperature is
20.1° 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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the charts for Pobbles Beach. Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch coming up. The swell energy is mostly weak, and the wind is often a problem. We're in for a long wait.

For the first week, the surf is just not there. From Wednesday the 12th right through to the end of that week, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is a mess. We get a little bump on Thursday the 13th afternoon with a 3ft swell from the west, but it's cross-shore and lumpy. The energy is moderate at 327, but it's still poor conditions. The swell period is short, so it's weak and choppy. Not worth paddling out.

We see a bit of hope on Friday the 14th morning. The swell is 3ft from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the NW. The water's clean, and the energy is moderate at 114. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The rating is low, and this break is inconsistent, so it's a gamble. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It's a beginner spot, so if you're just learning, this might be your only window, but don't expect much.

Then there's a big gap. From Saturday the 15th to Tuesday the 19th, it's all poor surf with tiny waves and bad wind. The swell pops up a little on the 18th with a 4ft to 5ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and it's cross-onshore and choppy. Energy is 120 to 155, but it's not worth it.

The 20th of August brings a 5ft swell from the west with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW, so it's clean. Energy is moderate at 288. Still, the report says poor surf conditions. It's a lot of water moving, but the quality isn't there for a paddle surfer. With that strong wind and lumpy cross-chop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The best chance, and it's a long shot, comes on Sunday the 23rd of August. The swell jumps to 5ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is strong at 504. But the wind is cross-onshore from the WSW, making it choppy. It's still poor surf. The 27th sees the biggest swell of the whole run at 7ft from the WSW, period 9 seconds, and energy is a very strong 708. But again, it's cross-onshore and lumpy. For a beginner spot, 5ft to 7ft is too big, and for an expert, it's blown out.

Overall, there's nothing here that's a standout. The breaks are inconsistent, and the conditions rarely line up. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's not unusual. The forecasts can change, but right now, I'd leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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18
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8
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6
1.4
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Energy kJ
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104
144
264
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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W
25
W
10
WNW
15
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15
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25
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15
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25
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High Tide
6:35AM7.89m
6:57PM8.42m
7:21AM8.31m
7:41PM8.80m
8:04AM8.54m
8:23PM8.94m
8:44AM8.55m
9:02PM8.81m
9:22AM8.35m
9:40PM8.46m
9:59AM7.98m
10:17PM7.94m
10:35AM7.48m
10:54PM7.30m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.69m
1:13AM0.33m
1:30PM0.31m
1:56AM0.05m
2:10PM0.12m
2:35AM0.00m
2:49PM0.14m
3:12AM0.17m
3:25PM0.37m
3:48AM0.53m
4:02PM0.76m
4:23AM1.02m
4:38PM1.28m
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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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