Surf Forecasts:
Swanage surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 8,019 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with SW 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Tue morning, gales from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | S 7 | SW 15 | W 7 | SW 12 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 16 | 19 | 1445 | 2093 | 1199 | 450 | 485 | 1049 | 5255 | 1396 | 448 | 177 | 0 | 1465 | 928 | 212 | 561 | 202 | 231 | 384 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:57PM0.97m | 6:49AM1.03m | 6:09PM1.06m | 6:54AM1.12m | 6:28PM1.16m | 7:04AM1.23m | 6:54PM1.27m | 7:24AM1.36m | 7:25PM1.39m | 7:50AM1.47m | 7:59PM1.49m | 8:21AM1.57m | 8:35PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05AM0.72m | 00:12AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.63m | 1:10AM0.36m | 1:38PM0.51m | 1:50AM0.23m | 2:16PM0.37m | 2:28AM0.12m | 2:54PM0.24m | 3:07AM0.04m | 3:33PM0.13m | 3:48AM-0.01m | 4:13PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | 12 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 7 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | -5 | -2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | WSW 14 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SE 7 | — | SW 12 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 19 |
| kJ | 16 | 22 | 19 | 3 | — | — | — | 255 | 336 | 165 | — | 448 | 98 | — | — | — | 212 | 561 | 202 | 95 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 44 | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | S 7 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 6 | WSW 10 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 27 | 108 | 1445 | 2093 | 1199 | 450 | 485 | 1049 | 5255 | 1396 | 333 | 177 | 188 | 1465 | 928 | 207 | 327 | 117 | 231 | 384 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 171 | 170 | 251 | 441 | 302 | 0 | 242 | 398 | 443 | 484 | 444 | 302 | 330 | 801 | 339 | 339 | 0 | 307 | 510 | 567 |
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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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