Swanage Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
20.1°C
3.5° 

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


Swanage surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with 528 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Swanage has in store. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough read for the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 68°F right now, much warmer than normal for the time of year, but that’s about the only exciting thing.

We kick off this Sunday morning, the 6th of September, with barely a ripple. The swell is tiny at 0.7ft from the WSW, with a short period of 7 seconds and the combined energy is weak at just 10. The wind is a cross-onshore from the SSE at 12 mph, making it choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 7th shows a bit of promise early. The morning sees a clean 1ft SW groundswell, and the wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph. The period is a very long 15 seconds, which means proper lines and easy paddling, but the combined energy is still low at 76. It’s rideable for the patient surfer on a log, but nothing to get excited about. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 3ft from the SW with a solid 13-second period and the energy jumps to 596 (moderate). The wind is a cross-offshore at 19 mph, keeping things clean. This is probably the best we see for a while, but the file says "poor surf conditions," so manage your expectations. It’s a standout only because everything else is worse.

Tuesday the 8th is a morning-only window. We’ve got 4ft from the WSW, offshore wind from the W at 16 mph, but the period drops to a short 6 seconds. The energy is moderate at 136, but that short period will make it a bit fat and weak. The afternoon goes flat.

From Wednesday the 9th through to the end of the period, we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny waves. Most days show swell heights of 0.3ft to 2ft, with the combined energy rarely breaking past 100. There are a few moments with clean conditions and offshore winds – like Wednesday afternoon the 9th (1.0ft, 9 seconds, 15 energy) or the morning of Friday the 11th (3ft but short 6 seconds, 68 energy) – but the size is just too small for a decent session.

Sunday the 13th afternoon sees a little pulse: 2ft from the WSW with a 9-second period and 153 energy. It’s clean with a cross-offshore wind, but again, it’s marginal at best. After that, it’s a long grind of tiny surf, with the 18th of September offering a tiny 2ft morning with offshore wind, but the period is only 7 seconds.

Look, Swanage is a very sheltered spot and "rarely breaks" as it is. This forecast is a blank run. The surf just isn’t there. For a place that’s this inconsistent, a poor run like this is pretty normal. Don't hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for anything rideable.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
SE
4
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SW
15
1
SW
13
1.4
WSW
5
1.2
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
5
1.2
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5
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
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9
0.2
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8
0.4
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7
0.1
W
12
1.7
WSW
6
1
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6
0.8
SW
6
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
1.1
SW
4
0.2
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
4
7
75
347
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107
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0
16
15
7
21
3
0
68
0
43
14
0
9
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SE
10
WSW
20
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
35
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
30
W
15
WNW
15
SW
25
SW
20
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15
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15
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10
SSE
20
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20
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High Tide
4:35PM1.04m
6:20AM0.98m
5:53PM1.17m
6:45AM1.10m
6:39PM1.31m
7:19AM1.22m
7:19PM1.45m
7:54AM1.32m
7:58PM1.55m
8:29AM1.41m
8:35PM1.60m
9:04AM1.46m
9:12PM1.60m
Low Tide
11:38AM0.53m
00:35AM0.34m
7:07AM0.98m
1:05PM0.42m
1:42AM0.14m
2:04PM0.28m
2:32AM-0.05m
2:52PM0.15m
3:17AM-0.19m
3:35PM0.05m
3:58AM-0.26m
4:16PM0.00m
4:37AM-0.26m
4:55PM0.00m
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7:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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