Surf Forecasts:
Swanage surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s 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 (Sep 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swanage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up, the outlook for Swanage over the next two and a half weeks is a total flat spell, and that’s the long and short of it. There’s absolutely no worthwhile surf to get excited about, so don't bother checking the cam every morning.
The whole 16-day window from now, starting Thursday 3rd September through to Friday 18th September, is one long, drawn-out gap with no decent waves. The biggest pulse we see is a 7ft WSW swell on Friday the 4th morning, but with a short, weak 7-second period and moderate cross-off wind, it’s just lumpy and messy with moderate combined swell energy (377). For the rest of the run, it’s all under 2ft or flat, with most days clocking in with combined swell energy of less than 100—really weak.
Swanage is set up to be very sheltered, needing a solid SW swell to get anything going, and that just isn’t happening here. The water is a very unusual 68°F, which is 6° warmer than average for this time of year, but there’s no surf to enjoy it in.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the Friday afternoon offshore breeze with 4ft and a bit of energy might look half-interesting for a session, but for a paddler, it’s a no-go. This blank run is pretty normal for the area when the swell window is quiet. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d hang the board up and grab a beer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SW 15 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 351 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 341 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SE 4 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | SW 7 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 159 | 138 | 351 | 96 | 32 | — | 26 | — | 10 | 14 | 10 | 39 | 98 | 213 | 193 | 133 | 135 | 178 | 255 | 341 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 323 | 137 | 318 | 137 | 137 | 108 | 34 | 108 | 137 | 190 | 185 | 246 | 0 | 511 | 320 | 323 | 323 | 223 | 372 |
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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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