South Lancing surf break

South Lancing surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 20 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
10.6° C
(Which is 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 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 21st Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Lancing over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue night, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, moderate winds from the NE by Fri morning).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
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 (?)
1.1
SSE
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SE
0.2
SSW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.1
SW
0.1
S
0.2
WSW
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)5111615514981115916141312121212121313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)487723611232181275587763366677
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
20
E
20
ENE
35
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
45
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
35
NNE
40
NE
40
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:48PM
4.86
11:59AM
4.92
12:23AM
4.92
12:34PM
4.95
12:58AM
4.94
1:09PM
4.92
1:34AM
4.92
1:45PM
4.85
2:11AM
4.87
2:23PM
4.74
2:52AM
4.79
3:06PM
4.60
3:37AM
4.68
3:55PM
4.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:40AM
0.93
6:00PM
0.70
6:17AM
0.92
6:37PM
0.69
6:55AM
0.96
7:13PM
0.72
7:33AM
1.03
7:51PM
0.79
8:14AM
1.12
8:33PM
0.89
9:01AM
1.22
9:20PM
1.00
9:55AM
1.31
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Sunrise-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:02--8:02--8:02--8:03-
Sunset--3:56--3:56--3:57--3:59--3:59--4:00--4:00
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--33-----------------
Temp. °C111111111010967664344323466
Feels °C (?)774457600-1-3-6-7-6-8-6-4-4-5-3-3
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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 12 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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