Swanage Surf Break

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Issued: 12 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Swanage sea temperature is
18.1° C

3.1°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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 134 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Swanage has in store for us. I gotta be straight with you – this is one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t playing ball. The whole 16-day window is a tough one, with barely a ripple worth getting wet for. There’s a big gap from now until the second week with no real surf on offer.

We start off on July 7th, Tuesday morning. The swell is tiny, just 0.3 ft from the west with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a feeble 2 (weak energy). There’s a gentle offshore breeze though, so the water is clean, but honestly, you’re looking at flat conditions. Afternoon is much the same, 0.7 ft west swell but the wind picks up to a moderate 12 mph offshore, still clean but still flat.

Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th are more of the same – 0.3 ft west swell, light onshore or cross-shore winds, combined energy still in the low single digits. It’s a total write-off.

Friday the 10th brings a shift. We get a 2 ft easterly swell, but the period is a short 4 seconds, creating weak, crumbly waves. The combined energy creeps up to 15 (still weak energy). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s choppy.

Saturday the 11th is the most promising, but that’s not saying much. A 3 ft east swell with a short 5-second period pushes the combined energy to 61 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a moderate cross-onshore though, making it fairly choppy. It’s surfable for a beginner if they’re desperate, but nothing special.

From Sunday the 12th right through to July 22nd, it’s a dismal pattern. Most days show either no surf or tiny 0.3 ft to 1 ft swells with weak energy. The wind is often onshore or strong cross-onshore, creating lumpy or unknown conditions. One morning, the 19th, shows a 4 ft east swell (combined energy 81, moderate wave energy) but with a light onshore breeze, so it’s not going to be clean. Another morning, the 21st, has a 0.3 ft west swell with a long 11-second period and a moderate offshore wind – clean but tiny.

There’s simply no standout session here. Swanage is a very sheltered spot that rarely breaks, and this forecast confirms it. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. For the next two weeks, you’re better off finding another hobby. The setup really looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those rare occasions when the wind is up and the swell is onshore.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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
0
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)
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
SW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.6
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
1.3
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.4
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.1
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
6
4
2
1
2
2
2
2
13
13
72
58
34
2
1
0
0
0
52
64
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
W
15
NNW
5
ESE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
E
10
S
10
SE
20
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
SE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ESE
35
ENE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:14PM1.12m
1:16AM1.20m
2:23PM1.09m
2:30AM1.09m
3:58PM1.11m
4:13AM1.05m
5:14PM1.19m
5:34AM1.11m
6:09PM1.30m
6:34AM1.20m
6:57PM1.41m
7:26AM1.28m
7:43PM1.51m
Low Tide
8:41AM0.20m
9:06PM0.54m
9:27AM0.27m
10:05PM0.57m
10:27AM0.35m
11:29PM0.55m
11:57AM0.39m
1:03AM0.43m
1:25PM0.34m
2:10AM0.24m
2:29PM0.24m
3:03AM0.04m
3:22PM0.14m
3:51AM-0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:20
9:20
9:19
9:19
9:17
9:16
9:15
 mm
Temp °C
26
27
23
24
26
25
26
28
28
26
28
26
28
28
24
27
28
22
23
25
21
Feels °C
22
24
21
23
24
23
25
28
28
23
26
24
25
25
18
23
22
16
18
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
SW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
6
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1
E
5
0.8
E
5
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.4
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.1
E
5
Energy kJ
1
15
1
13
13
72
58
34
188
153
137
285
151
52
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
252
246
184
155
238
154
154
226
108
154
167
12
184
196
209
635
219
488
345
218
192
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
5
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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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