Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and pull up a chair. Rusty here, and I’ve been watching this patch of coast long enough to know when we’re in for a proper dry spell. Let’s get into it.

First thing’s first, the big picture. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead. The first real chance of a wave you’d actually want to paddle for doesn’t show up until the very end of the forecast. The water at Wembury is sitting at 65°F, which is about 3°F warmer than the average for this time of year. It’s a touch warmer than normal, but nothing to get too excited about.

So, the gap. From now, right through until the 22nd of August, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low teens. You’ll see a few clean windows with light offshore breezes on the 10th and 15th, but with wave heights barely scraping 1 feet, there’s nothing to ride. It’s a long, dry stretch. Don’t bother checking the cam until the third week of August.

Then, things get interesting. The first sign of life arrives on Saturday, 22nd of August. The swell picks up to 4 feet from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind goes clean, cross-off from the WNW, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 265. That’s moderate energy, and it’s the first real pulse of the outlook. It’s not a world-beater, but for a spot that’s been dead, this is a welcome change.

The one true standout is the Sunday morning, 23rd of August. This is the only proper window. Swell jumps to 7 feet from the W, with a 10-second period. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, which will keep the face clean. Now, the combined energy hits 1039, which is a strong pulse of energy. That’s a serious step up. However, at 7 feet, this is getting into the territory of being only for the experienced crew. Beginners should sit this one out.

The break is Wembury, a point break in the UK. It’s exposed to the SW swell, and this W swell should wrap in nicely. The optimum direction is SW, so this W swell will be a bit off-angle, but with that much energy, it’ll still push through. The main thing to know is that Wembury is inconsistent – it doesn’t pump every day, so when it does, you pay attention. Also, crowds are listed as often, so expect company on the takeoff. The 10-second period will give it some push, but it’s not a groundswell, so it won’t be too intimidating.

Honestly, apart from that Sunday morning window, the rest of the 23rd is a drop-off. The afternoon sees the swell halve to 2 feet, and the strong breeze picks up again. The 22nd is a good warm-up, but the 23rd morning is the one to circle on the calendar. There’s a tiny blip of clean, cross-off wind on the 21st, but the swell is only 2 feet, so it’s still a long shot.

Rusty.

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