Swanage Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.61° N 1.96° W

Swanage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swanage sea temperature is
20.5° C
3.9° 

Swanage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Swanage surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with 167 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swanage this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Swanage in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a bit of a write-off for proper surfing at Swanage. The forecast is showing a long, quiet stretch with very little in the way of rideable waves. There’s a massive gap of no good surf from now all the way through to the middle of the third week. The first real pulse of energy doesn’t show up until Sunday the 16th of August, but it’s a tricky one.

On Sunday the 16th of August, we finally see a jump in the swell. The morning brings a 7ft wave from the WSW, with a combined swell energy of 329 (moderate). That’s a solid size, but it’s a short period swell of just 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and lack punch. The wind is cross-offshore from the NW at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 7ft from the same direction, with the energy ramping up to 392 (moderate). The wind swings a little more to the WNW at 16 mph, still cross-offshore. This is big, powerful surf for a sheltered spot – over 7ft, which is really only for experienced surfers, not beginners. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – very unusual, and a real treat for the skin.

Beyond that, the rest of the period is tiny or onshore mush. Monday the 17th drops right back down to 2ft with onshore wind, and Tuesday the 18th is a pathetic 0.3ft, even with a fresh offshore breeze. It’s just not delivering.

So, if you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Sunday the 16th for a powerful, clean but short-period swell. It’s a one-day wonder in an otherwise flat outlook. The sets will be few and far between, but when they come, they’ll be solid. Don’t expect any crowds at Swanage, but it’s a rare chance for a wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.1
W
10
0.7
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
W
10
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.8
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.1
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
0
96
29
2
23
3
2
1
1
1
2
5
0
4
9
4
4
23
36
3
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
WSW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
NNW
5
WNW
20
SW
10
NNW
10
E
10
SSE
5
NE
15
NE
10
SSE
10
NW
15
NW
25
WSW
15
NW
5
SW
15
SSW
5
NW
Wind State
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off
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glassy
High Tide
12:40PM1.23m
00:51AM1.24m
1:36PM1.14m
1:54AM1.09m
2:59PM1.07m
3:40AM0.98m
4:46PM1.10m
5:27AM1.02m
5:56PM1.21m
6:32AM1.12m
6:47PM1.35m
7:21AM1.22m
7:32PM1.48m
Low Tide
8:42PM0.47m
9:04AM0.32m
9:41PM0.52m
10:07AM0.43m
11:08PM0.53m
11:44AM0.48m
00:49AM0.41m
1:16PM0.40m
1:58AM0.20m
2:18PM0.27m
2:50AM-0.02m
3:08PM0.15m
3:36AM-0.19m
clear
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5:39
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:45
5:47
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:45
8:43
8:40
8:39
8:37
8:36
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Temp °C
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20
16
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Feels °C
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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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