Swanage Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
18.5° C
3.2° 

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


Swanage surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 175 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 13th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Right then, let’s talk about Swanage. I’ve had a good look at what’s coming our way, and honestly, for the next two and a half weeks, it’s pretty flat out there. We’re looking at a real drought of surf, with nothing worth paddling out for from now right through to the 26th of July. That’s a solid block of time where the ocean is just not cooperating.

The first chance to even think about a wave comes on Saturday the 11th of July, but it’s grim. We’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the east with a short period of 6 seconds – that’s just wind chop. And the wind is howling onshore out of the ENE at 16 mph, turning the whole thing into a mess. The combined energy is a pathetic 63, so it’s barely moving. Even the afternoon is worse with smaller, choppier surf. Don't bother.

Sunday the 12th is even more of a joke. Sunday morning sees the swell drop to 0.3 ft, and by afternoon we get a bit more height at 4 ft, but with onshore winds up to 19 mph, it’s just blown-out junk. The energy might hit 106, but with that wind, it’s unsurfable.

The whole of next week, from Monday the 13th through to Friday the 17th of July, is a write-off. The swell all but disappears, with most sessions showing zero energy or tiny amounts like 0.3 ft. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or strong, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. The one bright spot is Thursday the 16th morning, where we get a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW and a clean surface, but the swell is only 1 ft. You’d be on a longboard just bumping over nothing.

The second week, from the 18th of July onward, is more of the same. The swell depths barely register, with most days showing 0.3 ft to 2 ft at best. The winds do turn favourable though – we get some clean, offshore conditions on the 18th afternoon, and then a stretch from the 21st to the 24th with moderate to fresh offshore breezes. The surf is still tiny, but if you absolutely had to get wet, the mornings of the 21st or 22nd might offer a clean, knee-high dribble. The energy is almost non-existent, mostly single-digit numbers.

Bottom line: Swanage is not a spot that fires often, and this forecast proves it. There are no standouts. No big swell. No good surf. It’s a classic blank run for the area. If the swell stays this small and the wind stays onshore at the wrong times, the setup looks more interesting for a paddle on a SUP than a proper surf. We’ll have to wait for a change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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E
6
0.8
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W
8
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E
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2.3
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
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105
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54
2
46
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7
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23
Wind (km/h)
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30
NE
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NE
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5
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High Tide
5:34AM1.11m
6:09PM1.30m
6:34AM1.20m
6:57PM1.41m
7:26AM1.28m
7:43PM1.51m
8:13AM1.33m
8:27PM1.60m
8:59AM1.35m
9:09PM1.64m
9:43AM1.35m
1:29PM1.02m
9:51PM1.63m
10:26AM1.31m
2:18PM1.02m
10:32PM1.58m
Low Tide
1:25PM0.34m
2:10AM0.24m
2:29PM0.24m
3:03AM0.04m
3:22PM0.14m
3:51AM-0.14m
4:09PM0.07m
4:37AM-0.26m
4:54PM0.05m
5:21AM-0.32m
5:38PM0.06m
6:04AM-0.31m
1:20PM1.01m
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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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