Surf Forecasts:
Swanage surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for Swanage. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim for paddle surfing. Right from the start, we’ve got a long, dry spell with next to nothing on offer.
The first real chance at anything is a tiny, fleeting moment on the afternoon of Thursday, 3rd July. The wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 0.7ft from the WSW with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a long period for such a tiny wave. The combined energy is a measly 18, so it’s basically flat. This is a rare and inconsistent break, so when it’s not working, it’s really not working.
We then go through a whole week of near-zero surf. From Friday, 4th July right through to Friday, 11th July, the swell heights are barely moving, bouncing between 0.3ft and 1.0ft, and the energy is a joke – single digits and low teens. The wind is often offshore, but there’s simply no water moving. This is a blank run, and for a sheltered spot like Swanage, it’s more normal than unusual.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th July sees a slight uptick, but it’s all wrong. On Sunday, 12th July, we get a 4ft swell from the east, but it’s short-period junk at 5 seconds, and the wind is howling onshore from the east at 16 mph. The energy is 69 – still weak – and the conditions are described as poor. That’s a messy, choppy mess, more suited to a kite than a surfboard.
From the 14th July onwards, the swell drops back to nothing, with a couple of 1ft scraps from the WSW, but it’s all too small and inconsistent to get excited about. The water temperature is a notable 63°F, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual – very unusual for the time of year – but you’ll be floating, not surfing.
Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is no standout here. The best swell – that 4ft from the east on the 12th – is ugly, blown out, and not recommended. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a total washout. Keep your board in the shed and check back in a few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 73 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:23PM1.15m | 4:41PM0.86m | 00:25AM1.30m | 1:14PM1.12m | 1:16AM1.20m | 2:23PM1.09m | 2:30AM1.09m | ||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM0.31m | 6:15AM0.04m | 1:45PM0.84m | 6:49AM0.06m | 2:18PM0.83m | 7:24AM0.09m | 2:56PM0.84m | 7:38PM0.44m | 8:01AM0.13m | 3:44PM0.85m | 8:19PM0.49m | 8:41AM0.20m | 9:06PM0.54m | 9:27AM0.27m | 10:05PM0.57m | 10:27AM0.35m | |||||
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 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 |
 | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | 9:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 3 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 3 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 11 | — | 10 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 6 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | NNW 3 | ENE 4 | SW 3 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 73 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 16 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 108 | 100 | 318 | 137 | 155 | 318 | 178 | 154 | 216 | 184 | 137 | 238 | 200 | 252 | 246 | 186 | 170 | 227 | 170 | 184 |
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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).
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