Surf Forecasts:
Ramsgate (The Wall) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSW swell with 342 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ramsgate (The Wall) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get real about what we've got coming up for Ramsgate (The Wall). I've stared at this forecast and to be honest, it’s a tough stretch for a paddle. This spot is a breakwater setup, always crowded, and it doesn’t break often. Looking at the next couple of weeks, the surf quality is just not there. There are nearly two weeks straight where the numbers show poor surf conditions across the board. The 16-day window is mostly a blank run for decent waves, which is more normal for a place that’s already inconsistent.
The entire forecast period is a washout. From Saturday, August 22nd right through to the end, every single time slot shows "poor surf conditions" with scores of 0. There are no standouts. The swell is tiny, mainly under 2 ft with weak combined swell energy (1 to 70), and the wind is almost always wrong – mostly cross or cross-onshore and often blowing fresh at 15-22 mph or stronger. It’s frustrating to watch.
There’s a little bump on Monday, August 31st morning. The wind finally swings offshore from the WNW at 22 mph, and the swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SW with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy hits 54 (moderate), so there’s some push. The water’s been a lot warmer than usual, but The Wall needs a proper SW swell to work, and that northerly wind component might mess with it. It’s still only 3 ft, and ramps up to a fresh 22 mph breeze. Given the strong winds and the short-period chop, this setup might honestly look more interesting for kite surfing than paddling a shortboard.
Honestly, if you're desperate, that Monday morning is your only real look. Otherwise, we wait for a proper, consistent swell and the right wind to align. This area tends not to stay this poor forever, but this run is a true test of patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | SSW 3 | E 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SW 7 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 94 | 342 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:43PM3.22m | 8:19AM3.17m | 8:56PM3.21m | 9:26AM3.30m | 9:58PM3.34m | 10:21AM3.54m | 10:49PM3.55m | 11:06AM3.83m | 11:33PM3.80m | 11:46AM4.13m | 00:11AM4.05m | 12:23PM4.40m | 00:48AM4.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:16PM1.59m | 2:09AM1.68m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:58AM1.63m | 4:39PM1.45m | 5:05AM1.41m | 5:35PM1.13m | 5:52AM1.14m | 6:17PM0.80m | 6:32AM0.89m | 6:55PM0.50m | 7:08AM0.67m | 7:30PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | E 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 23 | 27 | 47 | 14 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | NNE 5 | — | N 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | — | SSW 3 | E 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 40 | 30 | — | — | 28 | 12 | 27 | 52 | 107 | 96 | 68 | 50 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 94 | 342 | 176 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 451 | 109 | 150 | 421 | 190 | 261 | 683 | 261 | 445 | 52 | 164 | 238 | 355 | 228 | 424 | 446 | 450 | 384 | 192 | 204 |
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