Surf Forecasts:
Wembury surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SW swell with 962 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wembury this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Wembury in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got lined up for Wembury.
Honestly, mate, it’s a rough stretch ahead. The entire 16-day window is basically a write-off for any proper surf. The first real sniff of a wave doesn’t even show up until Tuesday the 25th of August, and even then, it’s small, weak, and messy. We’re looking at a solid week and a half of poor conditions before things get a little more interesting right at the very end.
Starting off on Tuesday the 25th, we’ve got a tiny 1.3 ft swell from the SSW with a short period of 8 seconds, but the cross-on wind from the ESE at 15.5 mph is just chopping it all up. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 64.9°, but that’s small comfort. Wednesday and Thursday don’t get any better – still small, still cross-on, still poor. There’s a brief moment on Friday the 28th where the combined swell energy hits 144, but with a moderate cross-shore wind and that 3 ft swell from the SW, it’s all chop and no shape.
The weekend of the 29th and 30th actually sees some size, with the swell building to 6.9 ft and 7.5 ft, but that’s accompanied by strong cross-onshore winds hitting 28 mph. That’s not surf for anyone; that’s just a washing machine. Way too big for beginners, and the wind will make it a messy, lumpy battle for even experienced surfers.
The first week of September continues the same story: small swells, bad winds, and poor surf quality. There’s a glimmer on Saturday the 5th of September with clean conditions from a cross-offshore NW wind, but the swell is a paltry 1.6 ft to 2 ft from the WSW. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride.
The best chance, and I mean the *only* chance, comes right at the end. On Wednesday the 9th of September, we get a real pulse of energy. The combined swell energy is a massive 1729, with an 8.2 ft swell from the WSW and a longer period of 10 seconds. That’s serious groundswell. Now, the catch is that the wind is still cross-onshore from the WSW at 15.5 mph, so it won’t be glassy. At that size, over 8 ft, this is strictly for experts only, and it’s going to be a heavy, powerful day. The long period will mean long waits between sets, but the waves that do come will have real punch. This is the only standout in the whole outlook, but it’s 16 days out, so keep your fingers crossed the wind eases off a touch.
Bottom line: save your energy for the 9th of September if you’re an expert, and even then, be ready for a battle. For the rest of us, it’s a blank run.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 116 | 105 | 80 | 143 | 89 | 420 | 776 | 828 | 365 | 259 | 236 | 885 | 194 | 176 | 141 | 193 | 442 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:41AM4.61m | 5:58PM4.92m | 6:21AM4.86m | 6:36PM5.16m | 6:56AM5.07m | 7:10PM5.35m | 7:29AM5.23m | 7:41PM5.48m | 7:58AM5.33m | 8:09PM5.53m | 8:25AM5.36m | 8:36PM5.51m | 8:52AM5.34m | 9:04PM5.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM1.77m | 00:11AM1.52m | 12:24PM1.44m | 00:45AM1.21m | 12:58PM1.15m | 1:18AM0.96m | 1:30PM0.94m | 1:50AM0.80m | 2:03PM0.81m | 2:22AM0.73m | 2:36PM0.79m | 2:56AM0.78m | 3:11PM0.89m | 3:32AM0.95m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 12 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | WSW 8 |
14 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 80 | 143 | 5 | — | — | — | 365 | — | — | 445 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | S 12 | — | SW 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | SW 4 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | E 3 | SSW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | — | SW 6 | SW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
— | 1 | 4 | 13 | 116 | 105 | 44 | — | 89 | 420 | 776 | 828 | — | 259 | 236 | 885 | 194 | 176 | 141 | 193 | 442 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 76 | 469 | 197 | 246 | 98 | 25 | 26 | 178 | 70 | 324 | 183 | 26 | 61 | 141 | 223 | 223 | 183 | 72 | 516 | 723 |
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Information about the Wembury Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wembury provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wembury can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wembury 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 (Wembury) 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 Wembury 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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