Wembury Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.31° N 4.09° W

Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wembury sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.6° 

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


Wembury surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,633 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wembury in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s chew the fat on this one. The next couple of weeks are a proper mixed bag, and mostly a frustrating one.

We start off on Wednesday, the 26th, and it’s a total nothing burger. Tiny, weak waves, 0.6ft to 1ft, with a cross-on wind messing up the surface. The energy is pathetic (22, 14, 12), so you’re not missing a thing. That carries on through Thursday and Friday morning, with a bit more size but still sloppy.

Friday the 28th brings a little more push, up to 5ft, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 18 to 22 mph, blowing cross-shore and cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. The energy is building (169, 244), but it’s not clean. This pattern just gets worse. Saturday the 29th, the wind really cranks up – 25 to 28 mph from the SW and W. The swell is solid, hitting 7ft to 10ft, and the energy is strong (472, 1135), but it’s a total mess. That’s a kite session, not a paddle.

Sunday the 30th, we get a slight window. The wind is actually blowing offshore from the SSW in the morning, with a 6ft swell from the WSW at a 9-second period. The energy is high (961). But it’s associated with rain showers and a risk of thunderstorms. It’s a gamble, but it’s the only time the wind is on the right side.

Monday the 31st through to Thursday the 5th of September is a slog. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore, strong, and the waves are generally poor quality. The swell sticks around 3ft to 5ft, but the energy is moderate to strong (up to 559), and it’s just wasted by the wind.

Then, finally, a flash of hope. Saturday the 5th of September. The morning is looking *sweet*. A clean, offshore wind from the NNW at just 6 mph, with a 4ft groundswell from the WSW. The period is 11 seconds, so there’s proper energy there (309), and it’s going to be glassy. The break is Wembury, a point break, so it’s built for a long-period groundswell like this. The water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 65°, which is a nice bonus. The crowds are “often” here, so keep that in mind. This is the standout of the entire forecast. Saturday morning is your golden ticket.

After that, it fades back into the wind. Sunday the 6th is back to messy cross-onshore wind, and the swell drops. The second week, from the 7th to the 10th, is more of the same – wind, chop, and occasional small clean-ish windows, but nothing that beats that Saturday morning. There’s a bigger 7ft swell on the 10th with a cross-offshore wind, but the direction is a bit off and the quality is only listed as marginal.

So, bottom line: the first 10 days are a write-off. Saturday the 5th of September morning is the one to wake up for. A clean, 4ft groundswell on a point break with light offshore winds. That’s your best bet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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135
277
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1163
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1102
378
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Wind (km/h)
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E
15
SSW
20
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W
25
WSW
35
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45
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High Tide
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
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Temp °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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