Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’re looking at for Wembury over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough stretch. We’re looking at a solid run of flat or near-flat surf with no standout days. The first real recommendation doesn’t kick in until Sunday the 4th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to get excited about. Before that, the first couple of days are a write-off – tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. We’re talking a long gap of basically no surf worth paddling for from now right through until that Sunday morning.

When things do finally pick up a little on Tuesday the 4th, we’ve got a small pulse of swell coming in from the SW at 4ft, but the period is a short, crumbly 8 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. The combined energy is still only moderate at 168, but the quality is poor. Not a day to rush out for.

Wednesday the 5th sees the biggest swell of the period, with 5ft from the WSW. The wind turns cross-offshore from the WNW, which cleans things up nicely, and the combined energy pushes up to 305 (moderate). That’s the best on offer across the whole outlook. The catch? The swell period is still a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and bumpy. Still, if you’re desperate, that Wednesday morning is your window. The water temp feels about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, it drops right back off. Thursday the 6th has clean conditions with cross-off winds and a tiny 2ft swell but the period is a shocking 6 seconds and the energy is weak at 47. Friday the 7th is nearly flat again, and from there it’s a long, drawn-out run of knee-high slop or less, with clean conditions but no power. The second week is particularly bleak – mostly below 2ft, with the occasional bump from a long-period groundswell (like on Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th with 12-second periods), but the heights are only 0.3ft to 0.7ft, so you’d be scratching for a ride.

Keep an eye on the long-range stuff around the 12th and 13th of August. The winds are clean from the NW, and the swell is tiny but the periods are longer (9-10 seconds), which suggests a little more shape. But with heights around 0.7ft to 1ft, it’s really just a promise of something better to come – not something to plan a trip around.

Overall, this is a tough outlook. Wembury is an inconsistent spot, and this blank run is more normal for the area during a quiet spell. Don’t hold your breath, but forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

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