Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf around here. We’re looking at a 16-day window with a whole lot of nothing good on offer.

The first shot at anything rideable doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 16th, and it’s a real whisper. You’ll see a little bump of 1 ft from the WSW with an 8-second period, and the combined swell energy is a weak 26. That’s not enough to get excited about.

The only spot we’ve got to look at is Swanage. It’s a very sheltered setup that rarely breaks, so you’d be waiting on a near-miracle. Even the best day of the period – Wednesday the 16th afternoon – only lifts to a 2 ft swell from the WSW, with a slightly better 11-second period. That’s still a fairly clean look with a moderate offshore wind, and combined energy up to 147. It’s surfable for a longboard or a foamie on the inside, but it’s not going to light anyone’s world on fire. Conditions are pretty average for the time of year temperature-wise.

Thursday the 17th sees a brief push of 5 ft, but that’s a short-period, junky 6-second swell with a stiff 19 mph offshore wind. It’ll be bumpy and close out fast – not a good look for paddle surfing. With that kind of wind and a beach-break vibe, you might see a kite surfer having more fun than any of us.

After that, it’s back to tiny or flat waves for days on end. We’re talking 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft from the 18th right through to the 25th. There’s a tiny pulse on the 26th – 4 ft from the east with a 5-second period – but that’s onshore wind and choppy conditions, so no thanks.

Honestly, this is one of those blank runs that’s pretty normal for this area. The swell window is just too tight. We don’t have a single standout session in the whole 16 days. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the board in the car and go for a walk.
Rusty.

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