Swanage Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
20.2°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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look what’s on the cards for Swanage. I’ll be straight with you—this stretch of the coast is lookin’ pretty quiet over the next 16 days.

The first bit of surf that’s even worth a mention arrives Friday the 4th of September, with a bit of a pulse. We’ve got a 7ft swell rollin’ in from the WSW, but the period’s a short 7 seconds. That’s weak-to-moderate energy at 393 (combined energy), and while the wind’s blowin’ offshore and the waves are clean, it’s still just a “surfable but ordinary” sort of zone. Not a standout by any stretch. That afternoon the swell drops off, and the wind picks up into a fresh offshore breeze but the wave height goes down to 4ft. The swell period that afternoon is even shorter at 6 seconds.

By Saturday the 5th, it fades out fast. Sunday the 6th is a no-go with cross-onshore junk. Through the whole first week, there are a few mornings with clean offshore breezes—like Monday the 7th morning with moderate offshore and a 1ft, 13-second period swell, but the energy’s only 46 (weak). Then Tuesday the 8th holds a bit more: both morning and afternoon bring 6ft WSW swell with a 7-second period in the morning and 6 seconds afternoon, with fresh offshore winds—energy sits at 286 and 213, which is moderate, but the scores are still poor. The water temp’s about average for the time of year, no big anomaly to speak of.

The rest of the second week is a dead loss for surf. From the 9th through the 18th, we’re mostly lookin’ at knee-high dribble—0.7ft to 2ft—with poor conditions. The only slight flicker is the morning of the 15th, when the swell is tiny at 0.7ft but the wind’s glassy offshore from WSW and it’s clean, but there’s just no energy in the water, only 24 (next to nothing). Overall, it’s a long, flat run. There’s no strong swell, no good quality, and nothing that’d get a surfer out of bed.

Swanage is a very sheltered spot and rarely breaks, so a blank run like this isn’t unusual. With the wind and swell alignments we’ve got, there’s no kite surfing interest either—just flat, light airs and cross-chop. I’d say keep an eye on forecasts, but don’t hold your breath for the next couple weeks.

Stay patient,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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389
118
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55
22
11
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
35
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25
WNW
30
W
20
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15
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WNW
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High Tide
12:12PM1.30m
4:51PM0.75m
00:31AM1.22m
5:18AM0.72m
1:03PM1.16m
1:32AM1.03m
6:20AM0.80m
2:18PM1.03m
3:30AM0.90m
7:12AM0.89m
4:35PM1.04m
6:20AM0.98m
5:53PM1.17m
6:45AM1.10m
6:39PM1.31m
7:19AM1.22m
7:19PM1.45m
Low Tide
7:59AM0.26m
4:12PM0.75m
8:27PM0.39m
4:34AM0.71m
4:49PM0.80m
9:30PM0.46m
4:59AM0.78m
10:57PM0.47m
5:28AM0.88m
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
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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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