Swanage Surf Break

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Issued: 12 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Swanage sea temperature is
15.1° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Swanage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Swanage surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 121 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.9
E
4
0.9
E
5
1.4
E
6
0.9
ESE
5
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.7
E
4
1.2
E
5
1.1
E
5
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.2
W
10
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.6
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
14
13
33
36
121
40
4
3
5
7
13
77
60
6
5
5
8
86
67
34
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SSE
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
5
NW
10
ENE
10
E
20
E
25
E
35
E
15
WSW
20
W
20
SW
15
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:25PM1.00m
1:17AM1.12m
5:41PM1.05m
2:42AM0.99m
5:35PM1.06m
4:31AM0.95m
5:35PM1.10m
5:31AM0.97m
6:04PM1.15m
6:17AM1.01m
6:39PM1.21m
6:58AM1.07m
7:15PM1.26m
Low Tide
8:45AM0.07m
2:53PM0.97m
9:10PM0.49m
9:36AM0.22m
10:13PM0.56m
10:38AM0.35m
11:41PM0.58m
12:01PM0.43m
1:07AM0.50m
1:18PM0.44m
2:04AM0.40m
2:13PM0.41m
2:47AM0.31m
2:57PM0.37m
3:25AM0.22m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:56
4:56
4:56
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:23
9:23
9:23
9:23
9:23
9:23
 mm
Temp °C
21
23
23
25
26
25
23
25
26
27
30
30
26
28
18
24
24
20
16
17
16
Feels °C
21
23
23
23
24
24
23
25
27
26
29
28
23
24
17
23
22
18
11
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.6
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
1
E
6
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
10
0.9
WSW
7
0.1
W
10
0.6
WSW
7
Energy kJ
21
14
13
5
2
2
2
15
3
5
7
6
2
2
71
4
5
2
86
2
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
3
5
2
2
3
2
6
5
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
4
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
4
0.9
E
5
1.4
E
6
0.9
ESE
5
0.3
E
2
0.2
ESE
3
0.7
E
4
1.2
E
5
1.1
E
5
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.7
SW
6
0.9
SW
7
Energy kJ
33
36
121
40
1
1
13
77
60
11
26
14
37
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
188
271
574
599
627
327
227
324
250
1277
951
280
570
217
190
216
109
196
329
110
458
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
7
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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.

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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