
Surf Forecasts:
Wembury surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with 995 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin’ at what’s on offer for Wembury over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty flat run, with only a couple of very brief, marginal windows that might get you wet.
We’re looking at a long dry spell right out of the gate. The first few days are just a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The water temperature’s sitting at a pleasant 66°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little soak if you can find a wave.
There’s a very brief flicker of hope on Friday, September 4th, with a 4ft swell from the WSW pushing in. But the wind is a stiff 19 mph cross-off from the WNW, and the wave comment spells it out – “poor surf conditions”. The combined energy is only moderate at 212, and you’d be fighting a battle out there. Not worth paddling out for.
The next chance comes Monday, September 7th, morning. We get a jump in period to a long 13 seconds, with a 3ft WSW groundswell. The wind is a 16 mph cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate-to-strong at 327. There’s a mention of “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions” though, so it’s a gamble and not a standout. Still, it’s probably the best of a pretty weak bunch.
There’s one more moment to keep an eye on – Friday, September 11th, morning. A 5ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and a stiff 19 mph cross-off wind. The energy jumps up to a solid 730. The surf report still says “marginal,” and with that much wind, it’s going to be lumpy and hard work. For most of us, it’ll be a paddle-out and a struggle.
After that, it all fades away. From Saturday the 12th right through to the end of the 16-day window, it’s tiny. Swell heights drop to 0.3ft to 2ft, with barely any energy. Even the glassy conditions on Friday, September 18th, won’t help when there’s nothing to ride.
Honestly, this is a lean patch. The only two real possibilities are those Monday morning sessions on the 7th and 11th, and even those are marginal. The long-period nature of the swell on the 7th might wall up a bit straight at the beach, but Wembury is a point break, so it should wrap in and offer a few decent lines if the tide plays ball. Just don't expect any fireworks. This is a classic case of “check the charts again tomorrow.”
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
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192 | 390 | 74 | 55 | 39 | 16 | 16 | 44 | 313 | 569 | 995 | 198 | 218 | 222 | 193 | 161 | 49 | 37 | 128 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:10PM4.64m | 11:46AM4.55m | 00:34AM4.32m | 1:35PM4.37m | 2:41AM4.25m | 3:23PM4.50m | 4:09AM4.49m | 4:35PM4.83m | 5:11AM4.82m | 5:30PM5.18m | 6:00AM5.13m | 6:16PM5.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM1.77m | 5:58AM1.95m | 6:41PM2.08m | 7:22AM2.20m | 8:15PM2.16m | 8:54AM2.18m | 9:40PM1.93m | 10:10AM1.88m | 10:46PM1.53m | 11:09AM1.47m | 11:39PM1.10m | 11:58AM1.07m | 00:24AM0.75m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
20 | 146 | 74 | 55 | 39 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 313 | — | 483 | 198 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 19 | 33 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 18 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | SW 2 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
192 | 390 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 569 | 995 | — | 218 | 222 | 193 | 161 | 49 | 37 | 128 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 157 | 0 | 61 | 59 | 93 | 100 | 70 | 516 | 183 | 26 | 154 | 294 | 458 | 467 | 180 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 229 |
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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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