Surf Forecasts:
Ramsgate (The Wall) surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 223 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ramsgate (The Wall) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about the surf over the next couple of weeks. We've got a long stretch of flat and poor conditions ahead, so patience is the name of the game.
The only break that's even on the table is Ramsgate (The Wall), a breakwater setup that's known for being inconsistent. We're looking at a real dry spell here. The first proper chance of anything doesn't roll up until Friday morning, 11th of September. That's a solid 14-day gap of no real surf. Late on the 11th, we finally see a pulse of energy, but it's a long way off.
For that Friday the 11th morning, The Wall might just fire up. It's a sheltered spot, and the wind is forecast to be offshore from the North at 16 mph, which is a major positive for clean conditions. The predicted swell is coming from the Southwest at 6 ft with a 7-second period. The combined energy pushes up to 507 (moderate), which is the strongest we'll see. This is a late call, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect. At 6 ft, it's an intermediate to expert level wave, and with the crowds here being "always," expect company if it comes together. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year.
For the rest of the period, from now through to the 11th, it's a write-off. The Wall sees weak, short-period swell with onshore or cross-shore winds, making for messy, poor surf. You'll see a few days with a bit of energy, but the wind and low period just ruin it. The 5th of September has a 5 ft swell from the SW, but with a strong breeze from the SW, it's messy cross-shore chop – more of a kite session than a paddle.
So, in short, the entire 16-day window is a bust except for that one shot on the 11th of September at Ramsgate (The Wall). Keep your eye on the long-range forecasts, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 3 | NE 5 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | W 9 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
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1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 51 | 103 | 101 | 198 | 223 | 21 | 35 | 3 | 26 | 53 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 29 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:46AM4.13m | 00:11AM4.05m | 12:23PM4.40m | 00:48AM4.27m | 12:59PM4.62m | 1:24AM4.45m | 1:35PM4.76m | 2:00AM4.56m | 2:12PM4.81m | 2:37AM4.57m | 2:51PM4.75m | 3:17AM4.48m | 3:33PM4.59m | 4:00AM4.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:32AM0.89m | 6:55PM0.50m | 7:08AM0.67m | 7:30PM0.26m | 7:43AM0.51m | 8:04PM0.10m | 8:17AM0.42m | 8:38PM0.04m | 8:51AM0.39m | 9:12PM0.08m | 9:24AM0.44m | 9:47PM0.21m | 9:59AM0.56m | 10:23PM0.43m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | N 7 | — | — | N 7 | — | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | SSW 4 | NNE 4 | SW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 7 |
1 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | W 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | NNW 4 | SSW 3 | NW 2 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
16 | — | 4 | 10 | 51 | 103 | 101 | 198 | 223 | 21 | 35 | 3 | 26 | 53 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 530 | 164 | 282 | 283 | 256 | 384 | 450 | 406 | 369 | 194 | 438 | 351 | 378 | 283 | 198 | 191 | 283 | 377 | 360 | 445 | 466 |
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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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