
Surf Forecasts:
Swanage surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.2m 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the straight dope on the next couple of weeks. It’s a lean stretch for the waves around here, so let’s get into it.
This is a real sheltered bit of coast, and it shows. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild. But the surf is all over the place, and mostly tiny. We’re looking at a long dry spell from the start, with the first real chance of a wave not popping up until Friday, September 11th.
For the best of the bunch, I’d put you on Swanage on Monday, September 7th afternoon. That’s when we see a 3.9ft swell from the SW with a combined energy of 766 (moderate), and it’s got a clean face with fresh offshore wind. The period is 13 seconds, which is solid groundswell, so expect some real nice shape. It’s a rare spot to break, so when it does, it’s a special thing. It’s not big, but it’s the pick of the window.
The next day, Tuesday, September 8th morning, the swell bumps up to 5.6ft from the WSW, but the period drops right off to a weak 6 seconds. That’s a short, choppy windswell, and combined energy of 243 (moderate). It’s clean with offshore wind, but that short period makes it real lumpy. For the more experienced, it’s rideable, but not a standout.
After the 11th, there’s a gap of days with nothing, then a tiny 1.6ft glassy bump on Saturday, September 12th morning, but the energy is a pathetic 28 (weak). It’s pretty, but you’ll be fighting for any kind of ride.
The rest of the fortnight is a tale of tiny waves, onshore winds, and flat spells. There’s nothing that really gets the heart pumping. The 3.3ft on Friday, September 11th afternoon with a 1/10 score is the best you’ll do after that first Monday, and it’s just ordinary.
So, for the real surfer, the call is clear: Monday afternoon, September 7th, at Swanage. That’s your one. Everything else is a long wait for a small wave.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SE 4 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 11 |
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4 | 4 | 7 | 75 | 517 | 69 | 213 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 101 | 12 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 131 | 41 | 28 | 56 | 2 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:29AM1.41m | 8:35PM1.60m | 9:04AM1.46m | 9:12PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:16PM0.00m | 4:37AM-0.26m | 4:55PM0.00m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SE 3 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | WSW 10 | SW 9 | — | WSW 8 | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 75 | 249 | 69 | 30 | — | 18 | 21 | — | 12 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 131 | 41 | 28 | 32 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — |
2 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | S 3 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | WSW 4 | SW 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | — | SSW 2 | SW 7 | WSW 5 |
2 | 4 | — | 7 | 517 | 39 | 213 | 95 | 43 | 23 | 101 | 31 | 37 | 24 | 165 | 89 | 82 | — | 1 | 56 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 137 | 203 | 137 | 179 | 55 | 69 | 61 | 137 | 137 | 227 | 179 | 216 | 227 | 216 | 137 | 0 | 34 | 170 | 61 | 223 |
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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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