
Surf Forecasts:
Swanage surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, W swell with 7 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one.
We’re looking at Swanage for the next 16 days, and honestly, the surf is pretty much a no-show. The whole forecast period is a long, flat spell. There are no standout days, no real swell to speak of. The first real chance of any wave energy doesn’t even show up until the very end of the run, and even then it’s a long shot. You’re looking at a solid two-week wait before anything remotely interesting pops up.
Swanage is a very sheltered spot, and it’s rarely breaking anyway, so this kind of blank run is more normal for the area. The water is currently sitting at 67°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, like stepping into a bath.
Let’s break it down. From Sunday the 19th right through to the end of July, the swell is tiny. We’re talking 0.3 ft to 2 ft at best, with periods so short (4 to 8 seconds) they’re just wind slop. The energy numbers are all in single digits, barely reaching 7 (combined energy of all swells directed here: 7). The wind is often cross-on or cross-off, but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing to ride. The first few days of August are more of the same – flat, clean, and frustrating. A few mornings show glassy conditions, like Monday the 27th of July, but with a 1 ft, 4-second swell, it’s just a smooth lake.
Finally, on Monday the 3rd of August, we see a tiny pulse. A morning session shows a 4 ft swell from the east, with a 6-second period and a combined energy of 82. That’s weak, marginal energy. The wind is a cross-onshore from the NNE at 12 mph, making it choppy. This is not a surfer’s wave. It’s a short-period, wind-affected bump.
The afternoon of the 3rd of August cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore SW wind, but the swell drops to 3 ft from the ESE, period of 5 seconds, and energy of 34. It’s clean, but it’s tiny and weak.
So, what’s the best on offer? If you’re desperate, the afternoon of Monday the 3rd of August is your only real shot. It’s clean, but it’s a micro-swell. For a break that’s already inconsistent, this is pretty much a write-off. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those few days with any breeze.
Keep your expectations on the floor. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, flat wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | W 10 | E 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | NNE 3 | W 8 | WSW 3 |
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0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.33m | 12:38PM1.11m | 4:25PM0.97m | 00:38AM1.16m | 1:33PM1.03m | 1:32AM1.00m | 3:13PM0.98m | 3:19AM0.88m | 5:00PM1.00m | 5:14AM0.88m | 5:47PM1.05m | 6:09AM0.93m | 6:28PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.33m | 8:10AM0.09m | 3:23PM0.96m | 8:32PM0.44m | 8:52AM0.27m | 4:19PM0.95m | 9:22PM0.55m | 9:39AM0.44m | 10:34PM0.63m | 10:52AM0.57m | 00:41AM0.60m | 12:56PM0.59m | 1:51AM0.49m | 2:00PM0.52m | 2:34AM0.37m | |||||
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | WSW 3 | — | ESE 4 | — | E 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 |
3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 5 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — |
— | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 7 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | SW 2 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | SW 3 | NNW 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 271 | 491 | 333 | 271 | 271 | 184 | 227 | 271 | 324 | 484 | 627 | 324 | 371 | 441 | 340 | 874 | 830 | 863 | 890 | 246 |
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Information about the Swanage Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Swanage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Swanage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Swanage 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 (Swanage) 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 Swanage 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.
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