Swanage surf break

Swanage surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 BST
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Swanage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Swanage sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Swanage surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,384 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 4th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
1.3
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
8
1.4
SW
5
2.5
SW
7
2.5
SW
8
2.1
SW
10
2.5
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.5
SW
6
0.7
SW
8
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
78
26
128
295
347
0
784
860
898
635
1237
496
539
159
35
26
18
63
36
76
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
30
W
25
W
25
W
35
SSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
30
WNW
20
W
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:15PM1.41m
9:38AM1.23m
1:48PM0.81m
9:47PM1.39m
10:11AM1.18m
2:36PM0.82m
10:19PM1.37m
10:44AM1.13m
3:21PM0.83m
10:51PM1.34m
11:19AM1.08m
4:04PM0.84m
11:25PM1.29m
11:58AM1.04m
4:44PM0.87m
00:03AM1.24m
12:46PM0.99m
5:18PM0.90m
00:47AM1.17m
Low Tide
5:03PM0.29m
5:26AM0.12m
1:16PM0.81m
6:01AM0.14m
1:35PM0.81m
6:36AM0.17m
1:58PM0.80m
7:13AM0.20m
2:23PM0.79m
7:23PM0.48m
7:50AM0.23m
2:53PM0.81m
8:03PM0.53m
8:30AM0.25m
3:27PM0.85m
8:46PM0.58m
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clear
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5:01
5:00
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
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9:09
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
1
11
1
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
17
14
15
16
14
15
15
12
13
14
13
15
15
14
15
16
16
11
11
11
10
12
10
8
8
7
7
6
6
9
9
10
10
11
11
13
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.5
W
10
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.7
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.6
WSW
11
Energy kJ
270
78
26
49
496
539
159
18
11
18
63
28
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
35
26
12
17
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
W
11
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
1
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
4
1.4
SW
5
1.3
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
8
1.4
SW
5
2.5
SW
7
2.5
SW
8
2.1
SW
10
2.5
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.2
SSE
2
0.6
SW
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
176
26
114
128
295
347
95
784
860
898
635
1237
341
1
9
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
100
136
216
299
302
179
597
592
640
380
339
323
0
99
2
55
99
99
99
99
61
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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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