Swanage Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
20.0°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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with 581 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Swanage area over the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you, this is a tough one. The first half of the outlook is a bit of a letdown, and honestly, it's a long stretch before we get anything that might be worth a paddle. For the first week or so, it's a flat spell. The only proper swell of note comes in on Friday, 4th September, with a morning pulse of 7ft from the WSW, but it's packing a period of just 7 seconds, and it's getting smashed by a stiff 30 km/h westerly wind. The combined energy (373) is moderate, but the conditions are just poor. That afternoon, the swell drops to 4ft and the energy plummets. After that, it's a whole lot of nothing for days. The data shows a gap from the 8th to the 13th where the swell is practically non-existent, with combined energy sometimes dropping to zero. There are a few tiny pulses here and there, but nothing that'll get you out of bed.

The most promising window we see is later in the period. The standout option, and really the only one that catches my eye, is the morning of Monday, 7th September. That's a full week out, so keep an eye on the charts. We get a 2ft swell from the SW, but the real story is the period – a very long 15 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy. Now, for a sheltered spot like Swanage, that long period is a double-edged sword, but it's the best we've got. The combined energy is moderate (106), and the kicker is a clean offshore wind from the W at 25 km/h. The morning will be clean. The afternoon sees the swell picking up to 4ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, which is still good, but the wind picks up to a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore. The energy jumps to 581 (moderate), but the wind might make it a bit tricky.

Later in the second week, we get a glimmer on Thursday, 10th September, with a 5ft swell from the SW in the afternoon, but again, the period is short at 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (223), but it's likely to be a bit messy.

Saturday, 12th September morning might be worth a look for a tiny wave session. It's a 1.0ft swell from the WSW with a 7-second period, but the wind is a light 10 km/h offshore from the W. The combined energy is just 17, so it's weak, but it'll be clean. For absolute beginners, any swell over 1.5m (5ft) is too much, so that Monday morning 7ft is out of your league. The few small pulses around the 2ft mark are more your speed, but they're rare.

The water temperature is a standout for that first Friday. At 68°F, it's a massive 6°F above average for this time of year. That's very unusual, trust me. You'll be in for a warm one.

So, to sum it up: the 7th of September morning is the best bet. It's not perfect, but it's the only real quality window with decent energy and clean conditions. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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1.3
WSW
6
0.4
SW
8
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
6
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18
0.5
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15
1.3
WSW
13
0.5
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12
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WSW
6
1.3
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5
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10
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WSW
9
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WSW
5
0.1
SW
8
1.6
SW
6
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6
0.1
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5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
118
16
16
36
8
6
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12
104
581
69
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223
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Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
W
20
W
15
WNW
20
SW
5
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
W
25
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
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30
W
25
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20
WNW
30
WSW
25
SW
35
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35
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High Tide
1:03PM1.16m
1:32AM1.03m
6:20AM0.80m
2:18PM1.03m
3:30AM0.90m
7:12AM0.89m
4:35PM1.04m
6:20AM0.98m
5:53PM1.17m
6:45AM1.10m
6:39PM1.31m
7:19AM1.22m
7:19PM1.45m
7:54AM1.32m
7:58PM1.55m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.80m
9:30PM0.46m
4:59AM0.78m
10:57PM0.47m
5:28AM0.88m
00:35AM0.34m
7:07AM0.98m
1:05PM0.42m
1:42AM0.14m
2:04PM0.28m
2:32AM-0.05m
2:52PM0.15m
3:17AM-0.19m
3:35PM0.05m
3:58AM-0.26m
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7:46
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Feels °C
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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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