Wembury Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.31° N 4.09° W

Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wembury sea temperature is
18.7° C
1.9° 

Wembury surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wembury surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wembury this week:

The surf forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wembury in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Wembury’s got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty bleak. We’re lookin’ at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. From Friday the 7th right through to Wednesday the 13th, it’s just tiny, weak slop comin’ in from the south and southwest. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, reading between 8 and 81 (moderate wave energy doesn't show up until the 14th). Winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, messin’ with what little shape there is. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 66°F, but that’s not much comfort when you’re starin’ at flatness. Sure, there’s a glassy moment on Monday the 10th mornin’ with a 1ft, 7-second swell, but it’s just too small to bother with. We’re talkin’ a solid 6-day gap with no real recommendations.

Now, things finally start to stir on Friday the 14th of August. The morning brings a nice offshore wind from the NNW, and the swell bumps up to 2ft from the west with a 10-second period. The combined energy hits 110 (moderate wave energy). It’s not gonna blow your mind, but it’s the first clean, surfable wave we’ve seen. The afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore breeze, energy jumpin’ to 142. Still, it’s pretty ordinary.

The real standout, the one you wanna circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 20th of August. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the WSW, an 8-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is a solid 211 (moderate wave energy). This is a proper clean, lined-up point break day. The afternoon gets a bit more energy – 422 (moderate wave energy) – with a 5ft swell from the west, but the wind goes cross-off, so it’s still clean but a little less perfect. The 5ft threshold means it’s still fine for a wide range of surfers, but at 4ft, beginners can have a go if they’re careful.

The Wednesday before that, the 19th, has a morning glass-off with a 4ft, 8-second swell and energy of 167 (moderate wave energy), but it’s flagged as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That’s a backup, not a standout.

Friday the 22nd of August has a 5ft, 8-second swell from the SW in the morning, with clean cross-off winds and energy of 260 (moderate wave energy) – promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in yet. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, makin’ it choppy.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The only day you should really be watchin’ is Thursday the 20th – that’s your best bet by a long shot. The Friday the 14th is a consolation prize if you’re desperate. Wembury is an inconsistent spot, so this kind of blank run isn’t unusual, but when it fires, it’s worth the wait.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the E by Tue night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
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12
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SW
12
0.2
WSW
6
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WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
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7
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SW
6
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3
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
10
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WSW
10
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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6
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4
13
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9
14
40
38
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42
67
75
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
SW
10
NNE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
N
10
NW
20
WSW
15
NW
0
NW
15
SSW
10
NNE
30
E
35
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15
SE
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
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High Tide
12:17PM4.59m
00:51AM4.51m
1:43PM4.48m
2:30AM4.42m
3:17PM4.57m
4:00AM4.54m
4:33PM4.83m
5:10AM4.79m
5:35PM5.14m
6:08AM5.07m
6:28PM5.43m
6:58AM5.30m
7:16PM5.64m
Low Tide
7:00PM2.02m
7:40AM2.04m
8:26PM2.08m
9:04AM2.02m
9:48PM1.90m
10:19AM1.79m
10:56PM1.54m
11:21AM1.44m
11:52PM1.13m
12:13PM1.07m
00:40AM0.77m
12:58PM0.77m
1:24AM0.53m
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8:51
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Feels °C
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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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