
Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 5s period, SW swell with 10 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Wittering this week:
The most powerful waves expected at West Wittering in the next 16 days are 0.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch for West Wittering. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any swell to speak of. The first real pulse of energy doesn’t show up until the end of the first week of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
For the first ten days, from Wednesday the 22nd of July right through to the end of the month, it’s pretty much flat. The combined swell energy is barely registering, mostly showing single-digit numbers and a few low double-digit figures. The swell heights are tiny, often 0.3ft or less, and on the few occasions it bumps up to 1ft or 2ft, the period is a shocking 2 to 4 seconds, meaning no power and no shape. The wind is nearly always onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up whatever little ripple there is. It’s a kite surfer’s dream with that consistent cross-onshore wind and tiny waves, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a write-off.
Then, on the 1st of August, Saturday morning, we finally see a glimmer. The swell height *just* hits 3ft from the SSW, with a combined energy of 42 – finally a moderate reading. But the wind is a cross-onshore moderate breeze, making it choppy. The swell period is only 4 seconds, so it’s weak, crumbling, and messy. It’s the only day in the whole 16-day window that isn’t completely flat, but it’s still poor surf conditions. The following days drop back down to 2ft or less.
The absolute best of a bad bunch is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. That 0.3ft of swell from the SW is nothing to get excited about, but the wind shifts to a gentle offshore from the NE. That’s clean, glassy water. But there’s virtually no swell to ride. It’s a flatness with a pretty face. For the rest of the forecast, it’s back to tiny, weak waves with onshore slop. There is no standout day here. The wait is on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | SW 3 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 3 | — | NNE 3 | SW 3 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 3 | SW 6 | W 9 | — | — |
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:09PM3.81m | 6:38AM3.50m | 7:12PM3.58m | 7:59AM3.36m | 8:37PM3.50m | 9:28AM3.42m | 9:53PM3.61m | 10:30AM3.62m | 10:46PM3.82m | 11:16AM3.88m | 11:29PM4.06m | 11:55AM4.13m | 00:06AM4.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM1.35m | 00:40AM1.47m | 1:01PM1.56m | 1:41AM1.56m | 2:04PM1.65m | 2:42AM1.54m | 3:05PM1.62m | 3:39AM1.43m | 4:00PM1.49m | 4:29AM1.24m | 4:49PM1.31m | 5:14AM1.02m | 5:32PM1.12m | ||||||||
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SW 4 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | W 9 | — | — |
1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | ESE 2 | SSE 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | NNE 3 | SW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 388 | 668 | 365 | 283 | 414 | 351 | 656 | 624 | 586 | 645 | 487 | 384 | 879 | 29 | 189 | 624 | 283 | 191 | 347 | 319 | |
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Information about the West Wittering Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for West Wittering provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at West Wittering can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Wittering 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 (West Wittering) 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 West Wittering 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.
West Wittering is 8 km (5 miles) from Emsworth. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Emsworth. Emsworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










