Surf Forecasts:
Wembury surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about Wembury for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – this is a rough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no good surf options for the first 13 days. The swell is tiny, and what little energy we get is mostly from the wrong direction or too short-period to do anything with. The only highlight is the water feels a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 66°F, about a touch warmer than normal.
Thursday 13th August morning is the closest we get to something surfable, but it’s weak. Swell is a pathetic 2ft from the WSW, period around 11 seconds. The combined energy is only 100 (moderate), so it’s barely got any push. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, so the surface will be clean. Still, this is a point break that’s inconsistent, and with that tiny swell, it’s only for the absolute beginner who’s happy to bob around. It’s not a standout, just the least terrible option.
Honestly, nothing else in the whole 16 days gets a thumbs up. There’s a spike of energy on Monday 24th August afternoon with 6ft of swell from the WSW, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds, and the wind is a strong cross-offshore. The combined energy jumps to 260 (moderate), but the wave quality is listed as poor. That kind of short-period, wind-affected slop is more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.
The rest of the calendar is just a mix of tiny glassy mornings and choppy afternoons. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this blank run is a bit more normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home for a while.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | S 18 | S 18 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 13 | 39 | 37 | 47 | 99 | 90 | 54 | 47 | 82 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:35PM5.14m | 6:08AM5.07m | 6:28PM5.43m | 6:58AM5.30m | 7:16PM5.64m | 7:44AM5.45m | 8:00PM5.76m | 8:25AM5.50m | 8:41PM5.75m | 9:04AM5.45m | 9:19PM5.62m | 9:41AM5.31m | 9:56PM5.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM1.13m | 12:13PM1.07m | 00:40AM0.77m | 12:58PM0.77m | 1:24AM0.53m | 1:41PM0.61m | 2:05AM0.46m | 2:21PM0.59m | 2:45AM0.54m | 3:00PM0.73m | 3:24AM0.77m | 3:39PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 3 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 39 | 37 | 47 | 99 | 90 | 54 | 47 | — | 34 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | ESE 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | WNW 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | W 7 | — | W 9 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ENE 2 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | WSW 9 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 82 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 0 | 116 | 259 | 97 | 179 | 179 | 230 | 468 | 259 | 536 | 418 | 350 | 66 |
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