Swanage Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
19.0° C
3.4° 

Swanage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Swanage surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 75 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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’ve got a 16-day window for Swanage, and truth is, there’s barely a whisper of rideable surf on the horizon. The first real recommendation doesn’t show up until Thursday the 30th of July, so we’re looking at a solid two-week gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the energy is flat, and the wind is usually messy. It’s one of those runs where the ocean just switches off – it happens here more than we’d like.

The only flicker of life comes right at the tail end. On Thursday morning the 30th, we finally see a pulse of swell – 2ft from the WSW, with a weak 6-second period. The combined energy is a meagre 57 (that’s weak, barely enough to push a foamie). The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, so the surface might clean up a bit, but don’t expect any power. By Thursday afternoon, the wind picks up to 18 mph from the WSW, still cross-off, but the swell drops to 2ft from the SW, energy down to 50. It’s a short-period, low-energy windswell at best.

Then into Friday morning the 31st, we get a little more hope: the swell height bumps up to 7ft from the WSW with a 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 284 (moderate). That’s the biggest of the whole run. The wind is cross-off from the SW at 18 mph, so it’ll be clean on the face. But here’s the catch – 7ft at short period is a lumpy, crumbly mess at a beach break like Swanage, which is very sheltered. That size is pushing into expert-only territory, and the short period makes it unpredictable. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no dramas there.

Bottom line: the whole 16 days is a write-off for surf. Two weeks of flatness, then one morning that might give a few closeout lumps for the brave. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.8
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.2
E
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.6
N
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
16
5
2
1
12
10
4
22
42
1
1
0
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
8
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
SE
10
NE
10
NE
25
SW
15
NNW
20
ENE
20
S
25
NE
25
NE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
ENE
25
SSW
10
SSE
20
NE
15
SSW
15
W
15
NNW
15
WSW
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
1:29PM1.02m
9:51PM1.63m
10:26AM1.31m
2:18PM1.02m
10:32PM1.58m
11:09AM1.25m
3:04PM1.01m
11:13PM1.47m
11:52AM1.19m
3:47PM0.99m
11:55PM1.33m
12:38PM1.11m
4:25PM0.97m
00:38AM1.16m
1:33PM1.03m
1:32AM1.00m
3:13PM0.98m
3:19AM0.88m
Low Tide
12:44PM1.02m
5:38PM0.06m
6:04AM-0.31m
1:20PM1.01m
6:47AM-0.22m
1:58PM0.99m
7:04PM0.22m
7:28AM-0.08m
2:39PM0.97m
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
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5:11
5:13
5:15
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5:20
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9:13
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Temp °C
25
24
23
24
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24
21
22
18
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24
17
Feels °C
22
21
22
21
18
21
18
19
15
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16
18
21
14
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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.

Swanage is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Poole. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Poole. Poole has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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