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Ringstead Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ringstead Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ringstead Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ringstead Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 19 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 17 | 14 | 28 | 160 | 0 | 538 | 318 | 178 | 64 | 39 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 71 | 64 | 59 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 36 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:20PM 0.65 | 9:36PM 2.03 | 4:45AM 9:58AM 0.76 1.86 | 5:20PM 0.85 | 10:15PM 1.82 | 5:42AM 10:42AM 0.90 1.59 | 6:32PM 11:02PM 1.02 1.62 | 6:43AM 11:46AM 0.99 1.37 | 12:15AM 1.46 | 7:43AM 0.98 | 1:49PM 1.28 | 8:59PM 2:15AM 1.10 1.46 | 8:50AM 0.88 | 3:45PM 1.43 | 9:56PM 1.00 | 3:47AM 10:01AM 1.65 0.73 | 4:44PM 1.67 | 10:48PM 0.86 | 4:45AM 10:59AM 1.89 0.58 | ||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:40PM 0.56 | 2:42AM 0.49 | 6:08AM 0.66 | 3:00PM 0.55 | 6:24PM 0.82 | 3:21AM 6:59AM 0.64 0.85 | 3:39PM 0.72 | 7:10PM 1.02 | 4:10AM 8:06AM 0.79 0.96 | 4:33PM 0.88 | 5:38AM 9:40AM 0.92 0.93 | 6:20PM 10:10PM 0.98 1.08 | 7:47AM 11:06AM 0.87 0.78 | 8:03PM 11:32PM 0.91 0.94 | 8:56AM 0.71 | 12:06PM 0.59 | 9:07PM 12:29AM 0.75 0.75 | 9:45AM 0.53 | |||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | ||
| Sunset | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | -4 | -4 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | ||
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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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