Surf Forecasts:
Wembury surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SW swell with 999 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wembury this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Wembury in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | E 4 | E 4 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 39 | 33 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 115 | 408 | 999 | 440 | 291 | 299 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:33AM4.01m | 3:13PM4.16m | 3:53AM4.11m | 4:23PM4.37m | 4:55AM4.34m | 5:15PM4.64m | 5:41AM4.61m | 5:58PM4.92m | 6:21AM4.86m | 6:36PM5.16m | 6:56AM5.07m | 7:10PM5.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM2.59m | 9:01AM2.59m | 9:47PM2.47m | 10:14AM2.41m | 10:48PM2.19m | 11:06AM2.11m | 11:33PM1.85m | 11:48AM1.77m | 00:11AM1.52m | 12:24PM1.44m | 00:45AM1.21m | 12:58PM1.15m | 1:18AM0.96m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 11 |
9 | 8 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 408 | 687 | 440 | 291 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | ESE 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 13 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 |
8 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 28 | — | — | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | SW 10 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SE 4 | SW 13 | SE 5 | S 12 | W 8 | SW 12 | S 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 2 | — | — | SE 5 | ENE 2 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 3 | E 3 | — | SSW 3 | E 5 | ESE 3 | SSW 6 | — | SW 10 | SE 4 | — | SW 8 |
1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 39 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 115 | — | 999 | 13 | — | 299 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 95 | 71 | 66 | 69 | 455 | 182 | 173 | 69 | 59 | 70 | 81 | 163 | 71 | 195 | 26 | 77 | 26 | 277 | 516 |
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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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