Swanage Surf Break

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Issued: 6 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
17.3° C

2.7°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WSW swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
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
1
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
SW
6
0.1
SW
10
1.1
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
4
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SW
10
0.2
W
9
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
4
303
109
0
25
9
3
10
12
11
11
11
0
19
4
4
7
3
0
1
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SW
10
NW
15
W
25
W
20
WSW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNE
10
ESE
15
SW
10
NW
20
W
25
W
20
NW
5
NNE
10
SW
15
N
5
NNE
15
SW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:59PM1.40m
9:23AM1.19m
9:31PM1.43m
9:56AM1.18m
1:56PM0.86m
10:02PM1.44m
10:29AM1.18m
2:42PM0.85m
10:34PM1.44m
11:03AM1.17m
3:26PM0.85m
11:07PM1.42m
11:41AM1.17m
4:07PM0.85m
11:44PM1.37m
12:23PM1.15m
4:41PM0.86m
00:25AM1.30m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.29m
5:08AM0.07m
5:17PM0.29m
5:41AM0.05m
1:17PM0.85m
6:15AM0.04m
1:45PM0.84m
6:49AM0.06m
2:18PM0.83m
7:24AM0.09m
2:56PM0.84m
7:38PM0.44m
8:01AM0.13m
3:44PM0.85m
8:19PM0.49m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:21
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
17
21
22
18
22
24
21
20
21
20
22
24
19
19
23
20
21
23
20
Feels °C
14
13
15
17
17
14
18
19
17
18
17
17
18
20
16
17
18
16
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.1
SW
10
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SW
10
0.3
WSW
3
0.1
SW
4
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
10
4
28
109
25
9
3
10
3
11
11
11
19
3
4
2
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
11
35
8
12
10
4
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.6
SW
4
1.1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.3
N
2
0.2
WSW
5
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
1.1
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
1
10
303
50
37
74
49
1
3
9
6
52
4
1
3
5
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
99
253
0
12
320
337
178
32
137
108
216
155
302
345
135
108
252
188
108
458
271
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
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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