
Surf Forecasts:
Swanage surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Swanage over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for the most part. We’ve got a long gap of tiny, weak, and mostly unsurfable conditions right through the first week, with the swell energy barely ticking over. The real standout, if you can call it that, is tucked away on Sunday the 9th of August and then Monday the 10th of August.
Swanage is a very sheltered spot, and it rarely breaks, so it’s always a bit of a gamble. For the first week, from Friday the 31st of July right through to Saturday the 8th of August, the swell is mostly flat or under 2 feet. The combined swell energy is very weak, barely getting into double digits (2 to 20), and the winds are a mixed bag, often cross-off or onshore. There’s nothing to get excited about—it’s a long, dry run.
Then, look here, on Sunday the 9th of August morning, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 216 (moderate). The wind is a light, cross-off breeze from the NW, which will keep it clean. You could find a few surfable waves, but it’s still very ordinary—just about rideable for a patient soul. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 69°F, which is a notable 7°F above average.
Monday the 10th of August morning is the best bet, though it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell picks up to 7 feet from the SW, with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s a lot of punch for a beach break, and the combined energy is a strong 428. The wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph, which will produce clean faces. However, at 7 feet, this is really only for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a bit of a messy, powerful wall. The afternoon drops to 6 feet and the wind picks up, so hit the morning session.
After that, Tuesday the 11th sees the swell dropping back to 3 feet and the energy fading to 94, and from there it’s back to the small stuff and onshore winds for the rest of the outlook. The second week offers nothing of note—just tiny, weak swells with poor conditions.
So, to sum it up: the standout is the morning of Monday the 10th of August for experienced surfers, with a 7 foot SW swell and clean offshore wind. The backup is the morning of Sunday the 9th of August for a smaller, more manageable wave. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 12 | W 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | NE 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | WSW 5 |
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2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 36 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 61 | 0 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | on |
High Tide | 9:43PM1.53m | 10:09AM1.29m | 10:14PM1.54m | 10:42AM1.32m | 10:47PM1.53m | 11:17AM1.32m | 11:23PM1.47m | 11:56AM1.29m | 00:04AM1.38m | 12:40PM1.23m | 00:51AM1.24m | 1:36PM1.14m | 1:54AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.23m | 5:48AM-0.06m | 6:00PM0.25m | 6:22AM-0.04m | 6:36PM0.29m | 6:57AM0.01m | 7:14PM0.34m | 7:35AM0.09m | 7:56PM0.40m | 8:16AM0.20m | 8:42PM0.47m | 9:04AM0.32m | 9:41PM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | WSW 4 | SW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | E 3 | WSW 8 | E 5 | E 4 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | WSW 5 |
— | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 |
2 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 4 | 19 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | — | E 3 | NNE 2 | — | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | — | SW 5 | — |
3 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 24 | 6 | 26 | 68 | 36 | 155 | 145 | — | 49 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 319 | 318 | 252 | 252 | 250 | 271 | 246 | 167 | 159 | 180 | 196 | 216 | 216 | 55 | 216 | 246 | 2 | 12 | 108 | 544 |
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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.
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