Pobbles Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.57° N 4.11° W

Pobbles Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pobbles Beach sea temperature is
21.1° C
4.7° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with W 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 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Pobbles Beach.

First off, I gotta be honest with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle. The surf just isn't happening for the most part. We're looking at a long dry spell from now until the end of August, with only a couple of tiny windows that might get your hopes up. The water’s sitting around average for the time of year, so no wild temperature surprises.

The first real chance to paddle out comes on Thursday, August 20th. The early morning is where it's at. We’ll see a 5 ft swell rolling in from the west, and with a light NW wind it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (481), so there’s a bit of grunt behind it. It’s a short period swell (7 seconds), so don’t expect long lines, but it’s the best we’ve got in this stretch. The afternoon kicks up a cross-off breeze which kills the quality, so get in early.

After that, Friday the 21st drops right off into tiny stuff, and we go through a real flat spell all the way to the end of the month. There’s a few days with barely a ripple – 1 ft on the 22nd, 0.3 ft on the 23rd. Not worth getting wet.

Now, we start to see some size again at the very end of August and into early September, but the wind is a nightmare. On Saturday, August 29th we’ve got 6 ft swell from the WSW, but a strong SE cross-onshore wind (12-16 mph) is going to chop it up. The combined energy is moderate (271-310), but it’s messy. This is more of a kite surfer’s setup than a paddle surfer’s.

The only other standout I can point to is way out there on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning session shows a 7 ft swell from the WSW, a clean cross-off breeze from the NW, and moderate energy (611). The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way off, though, so keep your fingers crossed.

For the rest of the period, it’s a lot of choppy, cross-shore junk or flat spells. The swell direction is always WSW, which is okay for Pobbles, but the wind just doesn’t cooperate. Pobbles Beach itself is a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s also inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes. For this run, unless you’re chasing that Thursday morning or the 2nd September hopeful, I’d leave the board in the car.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:35AM7.48m
10:54PM7.30m
11:13AM6.91m
11:35PM6.64m
11:56AM6.32m
00:23AM6.02m
12:52PM5.80m
1:31AM5.54m
2:16PM5.50m
3:07AM5.42m
3:51PM5.63m
4:30AM5.72m
4:59PM6.09m
Low Tide
4:23AM1.02m
4:38PM1.28m
4:59AM1.59m
5:17PM1.85m
5:39AM2.19m
6:04PM2.43m
6:31AM2.73m
7:09PM2.91m
7:50AM3.10m
8:44PM3.11m
9:29AM3.09m
10:16PM2.89m
10:45AM2.71m
11:17PM2.42m
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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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