Surf Forecasts:
Swanage surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s 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 (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for Swanage. The entire 16-day outlook is a dry spell, and I mean a proper blank run. There’s just nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. The sea’s gonna be flat, or the conditions are just plain ugly. It’s one of those periods where the surf gods have turned their backs on us.
The first real pulse of energy we see is on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning brings a lumpy 8ft swell from the WSW, packing a moderate energy kick (509). But look, the period is a short, choppy 7 seconds, and while the wind is offshore, the whole setup is just described as very ordinary. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to be pretty. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still with strong offshore wind, but again, the quality is poor. This isn’t the kind of day you set an alarm for.
Then there’s a huge gap. Nothing but tiny, flat waves or zero swell until the 15th of September. On Tuesday the 15th, we get another pulse. The morning shows 7ft from the WSW with a short 6-second period, and a strong energy reading (315). The wind is howling offshore at 25 mph, making it clean but a real battle to paddle into. The afternoon is similar, 7ft with a 7-second period (356), still with a strong offshore breeze. This is powerful, but it’s not for the faint of heart – that’s expert territory, and even then, the short period means it’ll be a bit of a washing machine out there.
Honestly, for this stretch, the breaks at Swanage are just not working. It’s a very sheltered setup, and the guided optimum is from the SW, but the swells we get are messy and short. The water temperature is notably warmer than average for this time of year, sitting at 68°, but that’s the only upside.
So, here’s the bottom line: there are no standouts. No good options. Your best bet is to keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast. This is a classic case of a blank run for this area – it’s not unusual, but it’s still a bummer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 373 | 118 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 54 | 85 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 261 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:03PM1.16m | 1:32AM1.03m | 6:20AM0.80m | 2:18PM1.03m | 3:30AM0.90m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM0.80m | 9:30PM0.46m | 4:59AM0.78m | 10:57PM0.47m | 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 | ||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | S 4 | SE 4 | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 16 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 85 | — | 45 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 9 | WSW 6 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 7 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 373 | 118 | 31 | — | 21 | — | 8 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 103 | 60 | 168 | 151 | 94 | 62 | 61 | 509 | 261 | 131 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 320 | 137 | 137 | 133 | 34 | 137 | 108 | 216 | 320 | 179 | 227 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 55 | 330 | 201 | 0 | 183 | 185 |
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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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