Surf Forecasts:
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 (2.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with 427 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 2.2m 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be honest with you, this is a tough one to write. The outlook for the next 16 days is a real struggle. We're looking at a long, dry spell with practically nothing rideable for the vast majority of the period.
The problem is that Swanage is a very sheltered spot, needing a perfect alignment of swell and wind to fire. The water is sitting at 68°F right now, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a very unusual anomaly, and it feels like a warm bath.
The only two sessions that even register on the scale are the mornings of Friday the 4th and Thursday the 10th. Both are pretty ordinary. On Friday morning the 4th, we get a 7ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a short, choppy 7 seconds. The wind is offshore, which is a plus, but the combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (377), and while it's surfable, the conditions are very ordinary. The 7ft height is pushing it for beginners too.
Then on Thursday morning the 10th, we see a similar story: a 7ft WSW swell with a 7-second period and offshore wind. The combined energy is stronger (418), again indicating moderate wave energy, but again, it's described as surfable waves with very ordinary conditions. It's a bit of a broken record.
The rest of the 16 days is a total write-off. There are huge gaps of 5, 6, 7 days at a time with absolutely no recommendations on offer. You'll see a lot of "poor surf conditions" and zero scores. The consistent, strong offshore winds we get on some days are a killer – they're just cleaning up flat water. With the swell being so weak and inconsistent, and the wind howling, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the vast majority of the two weeks.
If you're desperate, check the Friday the 4th and Thursday the 10th morning windows, but keep expectations in the basement. It's a grim run, but that's the reality for a spot like Swanage when the angles aren't right.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 6 | S 14 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 209 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 373 | 118 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 41 | 25 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:45PM1.39m | 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 | ||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.31m | 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 | ||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 13 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | SE 5 | E 4 | WSW 11 | — | — | SW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 11 | — | — | 25 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | — | W 7 | SE 4 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 15 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | — | SE 2 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 216 | 209 | 127 | 176 | 110 | 373 | 118 | 35 | — | — | 1 | 41 | 3 | 26 | 87 | 130 | 136 | 131 | 105 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 246 | 216 | 183 | 323 | 0 | 318 | 137 | 137 | 100 | 100 | 160 | 137 | 216 | 227 | 467 | 339 | 444 | 339 | 246 |
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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).
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