Ringstead Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 05 Feb 2026 GMT
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Ringstead Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ringstead Bay sea temperature is
9.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ringstead Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Ringstead Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ringstead Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 10th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ringstead Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
3
SW
3
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
2.2
WSW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)181716141313121211111112101817161410181817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17891282260114433000313370029320511928216419620301519692453869344943366967
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
15
SSW
30
SW
35
S
35
S
35
SSW
15
SW
15
S
20
S
25
SSE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
SE
5
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:30PM
2.14
4:00AM 9:25AM
0.71 2.29
4:14PM
0.57
9:53PM
2.03
4:50AM 9:54AM
0.84 2.14
5:04PM
0.73
10:21PM
1.88
5:44AM 10:23AM
0.98 1.94
5:58PM
0.91
10:49PM
1.72
10:51AM
1.74
11:18PM
1.58
11:16AM
1.56
11:51PM
1.46
11:35AM
1.39
1:49AM
1.40
7:14AM 11:33AM
1.10 1.24
2:32PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:04AM
0.42
5:21AM
0.60
2:27PM 5:44PM
0.36 0.44
2:34AM
0.50
5:54AM
0.79
2:54PM
0.46
6:19PM
0.67
3:01AM 6:25AM
0.59 0.97
3:18PM
0.56
6:50PM
0.89
3:25AM
0.69
3:40PM
0.66
3:52AM
0.80
4:07PM
0.76
4:29AM
0.93
4:47PM
0.89
5:32AM 8:22AM
1.07 1.09
12:31PM 5:56PM
1.23 1.03
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
Sunrise-7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:31--7:28--7:26-
Sunset--5:08--5:10--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:17--5:20
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
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light rain
cloud
cloud
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light rain
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
521221-1-4---1-7111352
Temp. °C101110101010101010999989911111099
Feels °C (?)844333556542236866235
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Information about the Ringstead Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ringstead Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ringstead Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ringstead 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 (Ringstead 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 Ringstead 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast of England? If you are looking for accommodation near Ringstead Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Weymouth which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Portland which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Dorchester, Poole and Bridport.

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