South Lancing Surf Break

South Lancing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.82° N 0.33° W

Issued: 12 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Lancing sea temperature is
16.4° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 42 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 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 27th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.7
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
5
5
2
2
2
12
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
25
33
31
7
13
42
17
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
10
S
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
20
NE
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
S
0
NE
5
SE
20
ENE
25
ESE
30
E
15
SW
20
W
15
SW
15
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
15
SW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:33AM4.69m
5:07PM4.69m
5:28AM4.37m
6:03PM4.42m
6:29AM4.11m
7:06PM4.23m
7:39AM3.97m
8:13PM4.15m
8:50AM3.97m
9:16PM4.17m
9:49AM4.08m
10:09PM4.27m
10:39AM4.25m
10:55PM4.42m
Low Tide
11:00AM0.92m
11:35PM1.24m
11:56AM1.17m
00:34AM1.38m
12:54PM1.37m
1:31AM1.46m
1:50PM1.49m
2:26AM1.46m
2:44PM1.52m
3:17AM1.40m
3:35PM1.47m
4:04AM1.29m
4:23PM1.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:47
4:47
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:17
9:17
9:17
9:17
9:17
9:17
 mm
1
Temp °C
23
24
23
26
26
22
25
30
28
28
32
30
30
33
26
22
23
23
16
17
16
Feels °C
24
24
23
24
23
20
23
30
28
29
32
28
28
30
23
20
21
23
12
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SW
9
0.2
S
3
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.8
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.4
SW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
Energy kJ
9
5
5
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
3
2
2
25
1
5
4
13
42
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
1
2
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
2
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.6
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.7
ESE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
7
Energy kJ
1
2
6
10
12
1
8
5
13
10
33
31
7
1
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
282
388
642
685
685
421
343
411
367
1352
944
379
627
277
303
327
149
311
419
151
493
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
7
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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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