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South Lancing surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
South Lancing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Lancing sea temperature is
12.7° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Lancing this week:
The most powerful waves expected at South Lancing in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 4PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Lancing over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 3 | — | ENE 2 | E 2 | — | W 8 | W 8 | SE 3 | W 14 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 6 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | W 5 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 2:51PM4.63m | 3:05AM4.51m | 3:29PM4.39m | 3:44AM4.26m | 4:12PM4.16m | 4:29AM4.03m | 5:05PM3.98m | 5:26AM3.86m | 6:11PM3.91m | 6:39AM3.82m | 7:29PM4.02m | 7:59AM3.97m | 8:41PM4.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM1.24m | 9:10AM1.22m | 9:32PM1.50m | 9:57AM1.46m | 10:27PM1.74m | 10:59AM1.64m | 11:40PM1.87m | 12:13PM1.69m | 00:56AM1.82m | 1:23PM1.58m | 2:01AM1.61m | 2:22PM1.33m | 2:56AM1.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | W 5 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | ENE 2 | E 2 | — | — | ESE 2 | SE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | WNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 59 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 11 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 637 | 259 | 372 | 325 | 395 | 384 | 332 | 351 | 297 | 296 | 296 | 149 | 440 | 144 | 148 | 275 | 151 | 156 | 162 | 170 | 223 |
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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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