South Lancing surf break

South Lancing surfForecast / South Coast / UK

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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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.4°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 2.4m 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 24th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
WSW
1.5
W
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
SW
0.5
W
0.5
W
1.2
WSW
0.9
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1314131213124575776771234566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68766624129362102146571066551469469
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
N
10
NE
10
SW
15
WSW
30
SW
45
SW
45
W
45
WNW
45
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
10
NW
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassoffoffoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:25PM
5.67
1:45AM
5.62
2:06PM
5.41
2:27AM
5.27
2:51PM
5.02
3:14AM
4.83
3:43PM
4.55
4:10AM
4.36
4:52PM
4.12
5:30AM
3.99
6:33PM
3.92
7:19AM
3.96
8:14PM
4.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
0.14
7:48AM
0.29
8:08PM
0.46
8:33AM
0.62
8:57PM
0.89
9:28AM
1.03
10:00PM
1.34
10:42AM
1.41
11:27PM
1.67
12:15PM
1.57
1:01AM
1.71
1:42PM
1.46
2:21AM
1.50
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise6:00--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:48--5:47--
Sunset-6:15--6:17--6:19--6:21--6:22--6:23--6:25-
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------1------2-----
Temp. °C101110101010101111886797911111096
Feels °C (?)897867411-3-2-214257842-1
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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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