Wembury Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.31° N 4.09° W

Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wembury sea temperature is
19.0° C
2.1° 

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


Wembury surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wembury in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tough one for us here at Wembury. Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a pretty grim stretch with some flickers of hope way out at the end. The first week and a half is basically a write-off. We’ve got a solid period of small, weak, and messy surf coming up, and the wind is often working against us.

We start off on Monday, the 17th of August, with a tiny 2ft swell from the WSW, but the water is a notable 66°, which is 4° warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a nice feeling in the water, but the surf is poor. The wind is a messy cross-shore, and the combined energy is weak (18). That sets the tone for the next several days.

The whole week from the 17th through to the 24th is a real struggle. We’re looking at days of small, inconsistent waves, often under 3ft, with a lot of lumpy, choppy conditions. The wind stays mostly cross or cross-onshore, wrecking any chance of a clean face. The 20th of August has a bit more energy (189) with a 3ft swell and a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore, but the wave height is just too small to get excited about. The 22nd and 23rd are a joke, with waves dropping to 0.7ft. It’s a painful gap of about a week with nothing worth getting wet for.

Things start to look a little more interesting on the 29th of August. Saturday morning shows a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 9-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (1131), which is strong to very strong. The only catch is that this is a significant swell, over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners, and the report says it’s a marginal surf forecast. The wind is clean, though, so it might offer some decent, powerful sets for the experienced crew. This is the standout moment of the whole outlook, but it’s a one-off.

Then, we get another pulse on the 1st of September. Tuesday morning and afternoon serve up a 5ft swell from the WSW, with a long 12-second period. The energy is strong (717 and 744) and it’s a cleaner groundswell, which means better-shaped waves but longer lulls between sets. The wind is cross-onshore, which is a shame because it’ll chop up the surface a bit. This is the second best option, but still not perfect.

The rest of the period after the 29th gets messy again with strong winds and small, blown-out surf. For the week starting the 25th of August, it’s a lot of onshore wind and small, choppy waves. The 28th of August has a 6ft swell, but it’s hit by strong cross-onshore winds, making it a mess.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re a patient surfer, the 29th of August morning is your best bet for a clean, powerful session, but it’s a bit of a beast. The 1st of September is a solid second choice with a nice long-period swell, but the wind will be working against you a bit. The rest of the time, it’s a flat, choppy, or messy affair. Hang in there, the forecasts can always change, but this look is a bit of a bummer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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4
0.6
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7
1
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4
0.9
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1.2
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9
1.2
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9
0.8
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9
0.5
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9
0.4
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8
0.3
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9
0.2
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10
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9
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15
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14
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14
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14
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W
8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
19
42
34
37
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218
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28
15
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21
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19
19
7
7
7
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
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20
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15
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30
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25
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30
WNW
30
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15
NNW
15
NNE
10
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10
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10
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15
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15
NNE
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High Tide
10:17AM5.10m
10:32PM5.10m
10:54AM4.84m
11:11PM4.76m
11:35AM4.56m
11:58PM4.41m
12:31PM4.30m
1:05AM4.12m
1:49PM4.13m
2:33AM4.01m
3:13PM4.16m
3:53AM4.11m
4:23PM4.37m
Low Tide
4:03AM1.11m
4:18PM1.35m
4:42AM1.51m
5:00PM1.75m
5:25AM1.92m
5:49PM2.15m
6:18AM2.29m
6:56PM2.46m
7:34AM2.55m
8:25PM2.59m
9:01AM2.59m
9:47PM2.47m
10:14AM2.41m
10:48PM2.19m
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Temp °C
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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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