Swanage surf break

Swanage surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 GMT
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Swanage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Swanage sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The surf forecast for Swanage over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 9th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 9th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 4th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
WSW
1.3
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)161514161615141311201817161414131613121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)201751325812035101136313011239213581221803162414431083291310252150119
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
40
E
25
E
20
SSW
25
S
30
SE
35
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
35
E
45
S
35
SSW
25
SSW
25
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
30
SSE
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
1.33
8:16AM
1.62
8:47PM
1.35
8:54AM
1.61
9:25PM
1.34
9:31AM
1.56
10:02PM
1.31
10:07AM
1.45
10:38PM
1.25
10:42AM
1.32
11:13PM
1.16
11:16AM
1.17
11:50PM
1.06
11:50AM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
-0.30
3:58AM
0.03
4:23PM
-0.30
4:38AM
0.07
5:01PM
-0.24
5:16AM
0.14
5:38PM
-0.12
5:54AM
0.24
6:14PM
0.04
6:30AM
0.36
6:47PM
0.22
7:05AM
0.48
7:19PM
0.39
7:41AM
0.59
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:33--7:31
Sunset5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:08--5:10--
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Rain (mm)
-762-1-251361421---46
Temp. °C888999999991010991010991010
Feels °C (?)0-16542114522333356545
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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 12 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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