
Surf Forecasts:
Ramsgate (The Wall) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with 50 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ramsgate (The Wall) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ramsgate (The Wall) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ramsgate (The Wall) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna level with you. The whole 16-day window is looking rough for Ramsgate (The Wall). This little breakwater spot is pretty inconsistent at the best of times, and right now it's essentially flat or offering just tiny, crumbly junk. We’ve got a long gap with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for until mid-month, and even then, conditions don’t get good.
The swell direction coming from the southwest is about the only thing that lines up with what this sheltered spot likes, but the size is just pathetic – we’re talking 1 foot to 5 feet on the better days, but the wind is almost always a problem. It’s mostly cross-shore, which adds chop, and whenever there’s a bit more size, the wind cranks up and makes it messy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real bump of energy shows up around Thursday, September 17th morning, with a combined energy of 122 (moderate). Swell hits 4 feet from the southwest, but the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph – causing messy cross-chop. That’s a write-off. That Saturday the 19th has a bit more promise, with 5 feet from the southwest and a combined energy of 135 (moderate). The morning starts with a fresh cross-offshore breeze making things clean. Still, that’s not great surf, but it’s the only thing that looks even slightly surfable in the whole outlook. It’s not a standout; it’s just the least bad option. Beginners will find 5 feet a bit much, especially with the wind, but it’s not expert territory either.
Honestly, the camera’s gonna be dusty for most of this run. It’s a frustrating stretch. Forecasts can change, but right now, I wouldn’t be rushing to get the wetsuit on.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | SW 5 | SW 7 | W 9 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
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2 | 50 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:23AM3.57m | 9:05PM3.67m | 9:34AM3.78m | 10:12PM3.89m | 10:32AM4.09m | 11:07PM4.16m | 11:22AM4.40m | 11:55PM4.39m | 12:07PM4.66m | 00:37AM4.56m | 12:48PM4.81m | 1:17AM4.63m | 1:28PM4.85m | 1:54AM4.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM1.19m | 4:24AM1.20m | 4:56PM0.82m | 5:25AM0.92m | 5:51PM0.42m | 6:14AM0.65m | 6:37PM0.09m | 6:56AM0.44m | 7:18PM-0.11m | 7:35AM0.31m | 7:55PM-0.17m | 8:10AM0.27m | 8:30PM-0.08m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | W 10 | — | SW 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | N 6 | — | — | N 6 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | — |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | N 8 | W 7 | — | W 9 | N 7 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | NW 4 | N 4 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 4 |
2 | 50 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 18 | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 274 | 198 | 387 | 531 | 387 | 201 | 127 | 164 | 466 | 466 | 466 | 377 | 198 | 191 | 459 | 445 | 393 | 548 | 273 | 429 |
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Information about the Ramsgate (The Wall) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ramsgate (The Wall) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ramsgate (The Wall) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ramsgate (The Wall) 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 (Ramsgate (The Wall)) 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 Ramsgate (The Wall) 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.
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