Swanage Surf Break

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Issued: 12 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
17.2° C

2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Swanage surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The surf forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
13
0.7
SW
7
0.4
SW
11
0.4
WSW
6
0.1
SW
10
1
W
11
0.7
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
WSW
10
1
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.9
WSW
4
0.1
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
57
32
16
4
229
109
238
25
31
0
10
26
24
12
11
33
10
4
0
4
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
NW
15
W
25
W
15
WNW
30
WSW
20
W
20
N
5
NW
20
SW
15
NW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
NW
10
W
25
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:14AM1.16m
8:26PM1.36m
8:50AM1.18m
8:59PM1.40m
9:23AM1.19m
9:31PM1.43m
9:56AM1.18m
1:56PM0.86m
10:02PM1.44m
10:29AM1.18m
2:42PM0.85m
10:34PM1.44m
11:03AM1.17m
3:26PM0.85m
11:07PM1.42m
11:41AM1.17m
4:07PM0.85m
11:44PM1.37m
Low Tide
4:01AM0.16m
4:11PM0.30m
4:35AM0.11m
4:44PM0.29m
5:08AM0.07m
5:17PM0.29m
5:41AM0.05m
1:17PM0.85m
6:15AM0.04m
1:45PM0.84m
6:49AM0.06m
2:18PM0.83m
7:24AM0.09m
2:56PM0.84m
7:38PM0.44m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:23
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
18
17
21
23
17
19
23
20
19
21
19
22
25
20
23
24
20
Feels °C
13
12
14
13
14
15
18
18
14
16
18
16
16
17
16
17
21
18
20
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
31
57
11
11
4
27
109
25
31
10
26
24
12
11
33
10
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
E
4
0.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
63
32
35
24
8
1
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
7
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
4
1
W
11
1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
4
1
WSW
5
0.5
N
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
5
Energy kJ
47
7
16
19
229
238
37
28
42
6
1
24
16
7
31
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
32
100
61
99
246
0
12
227
12
320
178
108
100
222
142
252
318
184
133
112
222
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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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