Ringstead Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 04 Nov 2025 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
14.0° 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 Sunday (Nov 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ringstead Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 9th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 9th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 9th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Tue
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SW
1.9
S
1.5
SSW
0.8
SW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
1.6
WSW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)681071110109109981816156717161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)383877484321553144157787452233683705081154171653505367226211
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
35
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
15
NE
15
WNW
20
S
35
S
10
W
20
W
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
2.35
12:09AM
0.58
6:01AM
2.43
12:27PM
0.64
6:22PM 12:54AM
2.44 0.53
6:45AM
2.52
1:11PM
0.56
7:08PM 1:40AM
2.44 0.54
7:26AM
2.52
1:57PM
0.55
7:52PM 2:28AM
2.35 0.61
8:07AM
2.44
2:43PM
0.60
8:38PM
2.19
3:18AM 8:49AM
0.74 2.29
3:32PM
0.70
9:27PM
1.98
4:12AM 9:33AM
0.91 2.09
4:24PM
0.82
10:21PM
1.76
5:14AM 10:23AM
1.09 1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:41PM 1:50AM
0.44 0.37
11:04AM
0.52
2:17PM
0.37
11:27PM 2:34AM
0.38 0.30
11:50AM
0.44
3:00PM
0.28
12:10AM
0.37
3:18AM
0.32
12:34PM 3:44PM
0.42 0.28
12:51AM
0.42
4:00AM
0.44
1:16PM 4:28PM
0.46 0.37
1:31AM
0.52
4:44AM
0.62
1:58PM 5:14PM
0.55 0.52
2:11AM
0.67
5:29AM
0.84
2:41PM
0.69
6:04PM 2:52AM
0.70 0.84
6:19AM
1.06
Tue
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Sunrise--7:05--7:07--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:16
Sunset4:39--4:37--4:37--4:35--4:32--4:31--4:30--
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
42-------11--111871--
Temp. °C161616161516151515141314141314131313121013
Feels °C (?)1091014131513141311101010912107710510
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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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