Surf Forecasts:
Wembury surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, W swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Wembury.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s looking pretty flat out there. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing on the cards. From now until at least the end of August, the surf is going to be tiny, weak, and mostly not worth the paddle out. It’s one of those times where the ocean just sort of takes a breath. But hey, that’s the coast for you – it never stays flat forever, and this looks like a classic lull before something rolls in.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday, the 28th of August. That morning, we’ve got a small but real push of swell coming out of the WSW at about 4 feet. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the first time the ocean actually wakes up. The energy is jumping up, which is a big step up from the flatness we’ve been staring at.
That afternoon is where it gets more interesting. The swell builds to 6 feet out of the W, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy goes through the roof, a serious spike. But the wind stays cross-onshore, and it’s a bit stronger, so the face is going to be lumpy and a bit messy. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the best we’re going to get in this window. For a bit of perspective, 6 feet is pushing into the size where it might be too much for the beginners – you’ll want your wits about you.
Looking at Wembury itself, it’s a point break that needs the right conditions to really shine. It’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t break all that often, which makes this little pulse worth paying attention to. The swell direction out of the west and southwest is right in its wheelhouse, though. It’s an exposed spot, so it catches most of what comes through. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The rest of the forecast after that Friday pulse fades back to small and messy. Winds get fresh and onshore, and that brief window of opportunity closes as fast as it opened. So, if you’re keen, that Friday the 28th is your shot. Otherwise, the board stays in the car and the coffee stays hot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | E 4 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 38 | 29 | 42 | 111 | 82 | 46 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:04AM5.45m | 9:19PM5.62m | 9:41AM5.31m | 9:56PM5.40m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:00PM0.73m | 3:24AM0.77m | 3:39PM1.00m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 4 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | SW 16 | S 17 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 111 | 82 | 46 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | W 7 | W 10 | S 18 | S 16 | — | — | SW 17 | W 12 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | W 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | S 18 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 2 | — | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 38 | 29 | 42 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 287 | 294 | 350 | 183 | 273 | 350 | 183 | 183 | 223 | 260 | 223 | 223 | 173 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 116 | 54 | 163 |
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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).
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