Wembury Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.31° N 4.09° W

Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wembury sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.2° 

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


Wembury surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with W 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 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. 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 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s shaping up for Wembury. I’ll be honest, the next couple of weeks look pretty quiet. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, or messy conditions that’ll have you wondering if the ocean forgot how to make a wave.

We’re starting with nothing on the menu. From Saturday the 15th of August right through until Thursday the 21st, it’s a total write-off – tiny swell, poor wave quality, and winds that are mostly cross or cross-off at best. You’ll see the combined swell energy barely nudging past double digits, mostly between 5 and 96, so there’s just no power in the water. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

It’s not until Friday the 21st of August that we finally see something just barely surfable. The morning offers a tiny 2ft of swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds and a clean look thanks to a gentle offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is still weak at 54, and the call is “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Honestly, it’s a knee-high dribbler at best.

The next real glimmer comes on Monday the 24th of August. The morning brings 1ft from the WSW, period 8 seconds, with a light offshore from the north. It’s clean – combined energy of 41 – but still only a 1/10 for surf quality. For a point break that’s pretty inconsistent even at the best of times, this is a session for the longboard when you’re desperate.

Then, later on Tuesday the 25th of August, we see the biggest number of the whole outlook: combined swell energy hits 346 in the afternoon, with 4ft from the W, period 8 seconds. That’s moderate wave energy on paper, but the problem is the wind – it’s a moderate cross-onshore from the SW, making it choppy and messy. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.

The only other spot worth mentioning is way out on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning shows 3ft from the WSW, period 5 seconds, with a moderate offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is only 40, and it’s rated as “surfable but ordinary.” That’s a long wait for not much reward.

So, to sum it up: this is a 16-day period with almost no surf worth chasing. Wembury is inconsistent at the best of times, and this stretch is a real test of patience. Hang in there, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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24
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42
92
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
WNW
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NW
10
WSW
15
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High Tide
8:25AM5.50m
8:41PM5.75m
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
Low Tide
2:21PM0.59m
2:45AM0.54m
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
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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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