
Surf Forecasts:
Wembury surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wembury in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s get into it.
It’s a quiet spell ahead for the most part, with the first proper chance of a wave not really showing up until the 6th of August. From the 1st right through to the 5th, it’s pretty much a write-off – tiny, weak, and messy. That’s a solid five days of nearly nothing on offer, so don’t be in a rush.
The first flicker of something worth paddling out for comes on the morning of Wednesday the 6th. Wembury will see a 5ft swell from the west, with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is light from the northwest, clean and cross-offshore. The combined energy is sitting at 300 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push there. It’s a point break, exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SW – this west swell is a decent match. That said, the water temp is a notable 66°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – much warmer than normal, so you might not even need a full spring suit. This is the standout of the whole 16-day window, but it’s still only a marginal, tide-dependent window. It’s not going to be pumping, just a brief chance.
After that, it drops back into tiny, poor conditions for most of the rest of the week and into the following week. The afternoon of the 6th drops to 3ft, and then it’s back to near-flat glassy mornings and small choppy afternoons. There’s a slight uptick around the 13th and 14th, with a 2ft to 3ft WSW swell showing up, but the wind is onshore or choppy, so it’s still not great. The 14th morning has a bit of energy at 163 (moderate) but the cross-shore wind will mess it up.
Honestly, if you’re keen, the 6th morning is your best bet. Everything else is slim pickings. The neighbourhood is fairly inconsistent, so this kind of blank run isn’t unusual, but it does tend to turn around. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, bring a longboard or a kite if you’re desperate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | S 12 | SW 11 |
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19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 32 | 39 | 45 | 26 | 73 | 118 | 79 | 155 | 233 | 160 | 203 | 59 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:44PM5.32m | 9:02AM5.09m | 9:12PM5.31m | 9:29AM5.07m | 9:39PM5.25m | 9:58AM5.01m | 10:10PM5.14m | 10:32AM4.91m | 10:49PM4.97m | 11:16AM4.76m | 11:40PM4.74m | 12:17PM4.59m | 00:51AM4.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM1.09m | 2:48AM1.01m | 3:00PM1.09m | 3:22AM1.05m | 3:35PM1.17m | 3:58AM1.17m | 4:13PM1.32m | 4:38AM1.36m | 4:57PM1.54m | 5:26AM1.60m | 5:50PM1.80m | 6:24AM1.86m | 7:00PM2.02m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 |
19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 32 | 39 | 45 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 91 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | W 3 | — | W 11 | E 3 | — | E 6 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | ENE 3 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 118 | 79 | 155 | 233 | 160 | 203 | 59 | 4 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 116 | 71 | 455 | 95 | 66 | 66 | 98 | 69 | 98 | 183 | 300 | 281 | 223 | 95 | 12 | 97 | 95 | 471 | 485 | 431 |
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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).
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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