South Lancing Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.82° N 0.33° W

South Lancing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Lancing sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.4° 

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


South Lancing surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with 34 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Lancing this week:

The most powerful waves expected at South Lancing in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Lancing over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.7
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
21
7
5
6
1
1
1
6
9
20
7
6
5
2
14
7
25
20
7
6
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
WNW
10
N
5
NNW
10
SW
5
WNW
0
NNE
10
SW
5
SE
10
SW
15
SW
20
NE
20
ENE
10
SSE
15
E
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ENE
20
E
10
SE
0
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
6:26PM3.51m
7:42AM3.44m
8:33PM3.56m
9:26AM3.71m
9:46PM3.89m
10:16AM4.12m
10:30PM4.29m
10:53AM4.55m
11:05PM4.68m
11:27AM4.96m
11:39PM5.05m
11:59AM5.30m
00:13AM5.35m
Low Tide
12:38PM2.10m
1:28AM2.01m
2:07PM2.05m
2:45AM1.82m
3:15PM1.80m
3:41AM1.49m
4:06PM1.46m
4:25AM1.11m
4:47PM1.09m
5:03AM0.74m
5:23PM0.73m
5:37AM0.43m
5:57PM0.43m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:46
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:05
7:02
7:00
6:58
6:55
6:53
6:51
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Temp °C
18
19
18
17
18
19
20
21
20
20
22
17
15
15
14
16
18
16
18
18
17
Feels °C
15
15
15
15
15
17
19
19
20
18
19
12
13
12
11
13
16
13
16
16
16
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Information about the South Lancing Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Lancing provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at South Lancing can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Lancing 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 (South Lancing) 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 South Lancing 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 South Lancing, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Worthing which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Shoreham-by-Sea which is 4 km (2 miles) away, Eastbourne, Portslade and Brighton.

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