Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s get into it.

It’s a quiet spell ahead for the most part, with the first proper chance of a wave not really showing up until the 6th of August. From the 1st right through to the 5th, it’s pretty much a write-off – tiny, weak, and messy. That’s a solid five days of nearly nothing on offer, so don’t be in a rush.

The first flicker of something worth paddling out for comes on the morning of Wednesday the 6th. Wembury will see a 5ft swell from the west, with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is light from the northwest, clean and cross-offshore. The combined energy is sitting at 300 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push there. It’s a point break, exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SW – this west swell is a decent match. That said, the water temp is a notable 66°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – much warmer than normal, so you might not even need a full spring suit. This is the standout of the whole 16-day window, but it’s still only a marginal, tide-dependent window. It’s not going to be pumping, just a brief chance.

After that, it drops back into tiny, poor conditions for most of the rest of the week and into the following week. The afternoon of the 6th drops to 3ft, and then it’s back to near-flat glassy mornings and small choppy afternoons. There’s a slight uptick around the 13th and 14th, with a 2ft to 3ft WSW swell showing up, but the wind is onshore or choppy, so it’s still not great. The 14th morning has a bit of energy at 163 (moderate) but the cross-shore wind will mess it up.

Honestly, if you’re keen, the 6th morning is your best bet. Everything else is slim pickings. The neighbourhood is fairly inconsistent, so this kind of blank run isn’t unusual, but it does tend to turn around. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, bring a longboard or a kite if you’re desperate.

Rusty.

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