Swanage Surf Break

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Swanage sea temperature is
18.1° C

3.1°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 111 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, this is Rusty, and I've got the goods on what's coming up for Swanage.

Honestly, looking ahead over these next 16 days, it's a tough start. We are looking at a long stretch of flat, unrideable surf with no recommendations for a good chunk of time. From now until at least the 6th of July, there is basically nothing to get excited about. The water here is sitting at about 65°F, and with an anomaly of over 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, it's like swimming in a bath, but unfortunately, that's the only highlight.

We have to wait all the way to the 10th of July Friday afternoon before we see any swell, and even then it's marginal and messy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak at only 17 (17), with a short period windswell. It's not worth paddling out for. The 11th of July Saturday morning offers a bit more size at 3ft from the east, but it's coming with a strong onshore wind, making it choppy and blown out for Swanage. This is a very sheltered spot that needs a clean west or southwest wind to work, and that's just not happening.

The pattern continues with mostly onshore winds and weak, inconsistent east swells through the middle of the month. For a beginner break like Swanage that rarely breaks, this kind of blank run isn't all that unusual, but it's frustrating nonetheless.

The first flicker of genuine hope arrives around the 16th of July Thursday afternoon. We see a 4ft easterly swell and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 114 (114). But it's still cross-onshore, so it'll be choppy and hard to manage. Not the dream session, but at least there's some push.

Things finally start to look up on the 21st of July Tuesday morning. That's the standout window. We've got a 1ft southwest swell, which aligns with the optimum direction for Swanage, and the wind will be offshore from the WSW, meaning the surf should be clean. The period is a workable 9 seconds, and while the combined energy is modest at 20 (20), it's not about power here; it's about having a clean, rideable wave with no crowds likely. This will be the best on offer across the whole forecast, a true window of opportunity for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon stiffens up with a 30 km/h cross-offshore breeze, so the morning will be the call.

So, to keep it simple: it's flat for ages, then a few frustrating days, but that Tuesday the 21st of July morning is your one to pencil in.

Stay stoked, keep checking the charts.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night).

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
1.1
E
5
1
E
5
0.7
E
5
1.3
E
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
5
2
6
7
1
2
2
2
2
2
17
12
66
53
24
111
1
1
0
0
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
10
NW
15
W
20
W
15
NNW
5
E
15
SW
10
NNW
0
SE
10
S
5
E
15
E
15
SE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ESE
30
NE
30
NE
20
ESE
30
NE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:41PM0.86m
00:25AM1.30m
1:14PM1.12m
1:16AM1.20m
2:23PM1.09m
2:30AM1.09m
3:58PM1.11m
4:13AM1.05m
5:14PM1.19m
5:34AM1.11m
6:09PM1.30m
6:34AM1.20m
6:57PM1.41m
7:26AM1.28m
Low Tide
8:19PM0.49m
8:41AM0.20m
9:06PM0.54m
9:27AM0.27m
10:05PM0.57m
10:27AM0.35m
11:29PM0.55m
11:57AM0.39m
1:03AM0.43m
1:25PM0.34m
2:10AM0.24m
2:29PM0.24m
3:03AM0.04m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:21
9:20
9:20
9:19
9:19
9:17
9:16
9:15
 mm
Temp °C
25
22
25
26
22
24
26
25
26
27
27
26
27
26
27
27
23
25
24
20
22
Feels °C
20
20
21
22
19
23
24
23
25
26
26
24
25
24
24
23
18
21
20
14
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
5
2
6
7
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.5
W
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.2
NNW
2
0.2
ESE
3
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
1.1
E
5
1
E
5
0.7
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
6
Energy kJ
5
7
1
17
1
1
17
12
66
53
24
111
187
105
225
130
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)
155
252
252
246
184
155
238
154
136
222
108
108
198
12
184
244
184
476
586
217
395
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
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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