Ringstead Bay Surf Break

Ringstead Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.63° N 2.34° W

Issued: 6 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ringstead Bay sea temperature is
15.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Ringstead Bay surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ringstead Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ringstead Bay in the next 16 days are 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ringstead Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
7
1
E
5
0.1
SW
12
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
1
WSW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
5
4
3
5
7
6
2
0
6
14
27
8
15
33
65
18
118
133
80
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
ENE
15
ESE
5
E
5
NNW
15
NE
10
ESE
10
ESE
30
E
25
E
15
E
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
High Tide
8:16PM1.04m
8:32AM0.80m
2:18PM1.50m
9:19PM1.06m
9:49AM0.82m
3:26PM1.51m
3:34AM1.53m
4:27PM1.60m
4:40AM1.57m
5:19PM1.72m
1:04AM0.94m
5:34AM1.63m
6:05PM1.82m
1:33AM0.86m
6:23AM1.67m
2:05PM0.90m
2:05AM0.79m
7:07AM1.70m
Low Tide
5:43PM0.76m
9:29PM1.01m
6:19AM0.62m
6:36PM0.82m
10:17PM1.04m
7:16AM0.67m
7:45PM0.85m
8:28AM0.68m
9:10PM0.82m
9:42AM0.65m
10:18PM0.73m
10:36AM0.60m
11:09PM0.64m
11:20AM0.57m
2:42PM0.90m
11:52PM0.57m
11:58AM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:56
4:56
4:56
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:24
9:24
9:24
9:24
9:24
9:24
9:24
9:24
 mm
3
Temp °C
26
24
26
29
26
30
31
28
27
30
24
21
21
19
18
19
16
17
19
16
19
Feels °C
23
22
27
32
29
32
32
28
25
28
25
18
17
17
16
16
13
12
14
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.6
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
ESE
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.8
E
5
0.4
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.4
SW
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
2
2
2
17
3
5
7
5
2
1
34
8
2
8
2
2
4
12
118
133
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
SW
11
0.2
E
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
3
5
2
2
3
6
2
3
3
5
2
2
4
2
2
2
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
4
3
4
2
6
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
5
1.2
E
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.2
ENE
3
1
E
5
1
E
5
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
1
WSW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SW
3
0.5
W
4
0.3
NNE
3
Energy kJ
64
98
31
1
46
52
14
27
8
15
33
65
18
9
9
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
Distance (km)
606
42
310
310
314
887
554
546
159
115
141
196
155
132
196
122
189
227
153
16
7
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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 16 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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