Surf Forecasts:
Ramsgate (The Wall) surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SW swell with 52 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
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 – this is one of those outlooks where we’re gonna be chewing the fat more than riding the waves. There’s a big, long gap at the start with absolutely nothing on offer, so let’s walk through it.
We’re looking at a 16-day window starting from Saturday the 15th of August, and frankly, the first 13 days are a write-off for any kind of decent surf. You’ve got a solid week and a half of flat spells and messy conditions. The data shows zero swell energy for days on end, and when tiny waves do appear, they’re often paired with cross-onshore breezes or choppy conditions. It’s a bleak stretch.
The only faint heartbeat comes way down the line. The standout window – and I mean the *only* one worth pointing the car at – is Friday the 28th of August, early at Ramsgate (The Wall). The morning is looking glassy with a light offshore breeze from the WSW at 3 mph. Real clean. The swell is tiny, just 2 ft from the east, with a weak period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is a paltry 18 (weak energy), so it’s not going to be powerful, but that glassy surface is a rare treat in this forecast. Because the water temperature is sitting at 70° with a huge anomaly of +7°, that’s *much warmer than normal* for the time of year, so you might not even need a thick suit. Just don’t expect much push. Being a breakwater setup, it can handle a bit of direction, but with that short period, it’ll be a bumpy, weak ride.
Later that afternoon the wind swings onshore from the SSE, so that window is narrow. The rest of the period is mostly flat or with poor conditions. The Wall is inconsistent at the best of times, and this run is a classic example. If you’re desperate for a splash, that Friday morning is your only shot. Otherwise, keep the board in the bag and hope the forecasts change. This area can go flat like this, and it’s just one of those blanks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 8 | N 6 | N 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:54PM4.85m | 2:25AM4.53m | 2:35PM4.78m | 3:05AM4.40m | 3:17PM4.60m | 3:45AM4.19m | 3:58PM4.33m | 4:25AM3.94m | 4:42PM4.02m | 5:09AM3.66m | 5:31PM3.69m | 6:00AM3.40m | 6:30PM3.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM-0.19m | 9:14AM0.37m | 9:37PM-0.03m | 9:49AM0.51m | 10:13PM0.24m | 10:23AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.57m | 10:56AM0.91m | 11:21PM0.91m | 11:31AM1.15m | 11:59PM1.23m | 12:14PM1.39m | 00:49AM1.50m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | N 6 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | SW 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | SW 5 | N 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 4 | N 6 | N 5 |
— | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | N 6 | W 5 | N 9 | — | NNE 7 | SW 5 | NNW 4 | NNE 7 | SW 4 | — | — | N 6 | — | N 8 |
2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 2 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | N 7 | NW 3 | SSW 4 | WNW 2 | WSW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 |
6 | 12 | 25 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 590 | 276 | 298 | 677 | 572 | 563 | 550 | 466 | 438 | 736 | 553 | 349 | 339 | 192 | 150 | 377 | 466 | 228 | 377 | 466 | 391 |
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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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