Wembury Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.31° N 4.09° W

Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wembury sea temperature is
18.0° C
2.3° 

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


Wembury surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 4s period, E swell with 50 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 4s

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


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

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions that just won’t let up. The opening days are a write-off, with tiny swell and messy wind. Gotta be patient.

Starting Saturday, 11 July, we’ve got a small 0.7 ft cross-off swell from the west, but it’s a short 8-second period and the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the ENE. The water is sitting at 64°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a notable 4° anomaly. That’s nice for a dip, but not for a wave. The combined energy is weak (16) – nothing doing.

Sunday, 12 July, is even worse. A tiny 0.3 ft south swell with a 16-second period, but that’s not enough to do anything with, and the wind is howling at 28 mph from the ENE. Energy is a measly 6.

Monday, 13 July, brings more of the same – 0.3 ft south swell, a 19-second period, and a near-gale 31 mph from the ENE. That’s kite-surfing wind, not paddle-surfing. The whole first week looks like this: tiny waves, strong wind, and a lot of frustration. The best we get is a bit of a cleaner cross-off on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, but still with barely any swell to speak of.

Now, the second week starts to show a pulse, but it’s messy. By Friday, 24 July, we see a 2 ft west swell with a 9-second period, and the wind finally turns offshore from the NNW at 22 mph in the afternoon. That’s clean, but the wave energy is moderate (109). It’s a tease.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday, 25 July. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the WSW, with a 9-second period. That’s solid, but the wind is a cross-shore from the west at 19 mph in the morning, turning cross-on from the SW in the afternoon. The combined energy is strong (486) in the morning, but the wind is going to chop it up. It’s not going to be pretty. This is really only for experienced surfers who know the break and can handle lumpy, cross-shore conditions. Crowds are often a problem here, so be prepared for company if you do paddle out.

Sunday, 26 July, keeps the swell around 3 ft to 4 ft with a 9-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19-22 mph from the WSW and SW, making it cross-on and choppy. Energy is moderate to strong (154-337), but the quality is going to be poor.

Overall, there’s no great surf in this 16-day window. The best bet is that Saturday morning, 25 July, for the biggest swell, but it’s a gamble with the wind. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, near gales from the ENE by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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15
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18
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11
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Energy kJ
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40
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31
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38
Wind (km/h)
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45
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High Tide
3:30PM4.75m
4:00AM4.76m
4:34PM4.96m
5:04AM4.93m
5:33PM5.19m
6:05AM5.10m
6:30PM5.41m
7:03AM5.25m
7:25PM5.57m
7:58AM5.35m
8:18PM5.67m
8:49AM5.38m
9:06PM5.67m
Low Tide
10:02PM1.75m
10:32AM1.58m
11:06PM1.43m
11:31AM1.29m
00:02AM1.08m
12:23PM1.01m
00:52AM0.78m
1:11PM0.79m
1:39AM0.59m
1:57PM0.69m
2:24AM0.54m
2:41PM0.72m
3:08AM0.64m
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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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