West Wittering Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.78° N 0.92° W

West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Wittering sea temperature is
20.9°C
3.9° 

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


West Wittering surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SSW swell with 423 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Well, heads up crew – it’s been a lean stretch for West Wittering, and unfortunately that run looks set to continue for the entire 16-day window. Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, there are no solid options worth paddling out for. The usual sandbanks are just not cooperating with the swell, and the wind patterns are making things messy or too weak to push any decent surf.

We kick off on Wednesday, August 26, with only a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the SW, mixing in a light cross-shore wind – it’s pretty flat and uninspiring. The energy reading is just 2, which is about as weak as it gets. Water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s nice for a swim, but for surfing? Not this day.

Thursday, August 27, sees a slight bump to 2 ft, but the period is a short 4 seconds, meaning it’s choppy and blown out with onshores. The combined energy creeps to 12, but the risk of thunderstorms and messy winds keep things poor. The swell direction starts swinging, but nothing lines up for a clean wave.

Friday, August 28, through to the weekend keeps the pattern of small, weak swell with strong, messy onshore winds. Friday afternoon sees a jump to 5 ft from the SSW, but that comes with 28 mph cross-onshore wind making a real mess – energy hits 155, which is moderate, but with that wind, it’s a washing machine out there. Saturday, August 29, stays similar: 5 ft to 5 ft, period only 6-7 seconds, and onshores blowing 25-31 mph. The energy numbers (146-237) suggest there’s some push behind it, but the wind and short period mean it’ll be lumpy, choppy, and frankly better for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday, August 30, drops back to 2 ft, but the period improves a bit to 10 seconds – though the wind stays onshore at 19-22 mph. Energy sits around 98-102, so moderate but again, not clean.

Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, keep the same vibe: small swell (2 ft to 3 ft), short period (3-4 seconds), and gusty onshore winds. The energy reads 9-109, but none of it translates to quality surf.

From Wednesday, September 2, onward, the swell really fades – mostly 0.3 ft to 2 ft, periods dropping to 3-5 seconds, and energy values under 30. The winds start shifting, and by Tuesday, September 8, we finally get some clean cross-offshore breezes from the N and NNW, but the swell is almost non-existent – 0.3 ft to 3 ft at best, with a 4-second period on the bigger one. Still, it’s clean, so if you’re desperate, you could catch a waist-high slop at low tide.

Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, offer the same story: tiny swell (0.3 ft), but with offshore or cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. The period improves to 8-9 seconds on Wednesday, hinting at some longer-period groundswell, but the size is just too small to do anything with.

So, bottom line: there’s really no standout session in this forecast. If you’re after a paddle and clean lines, maybe the mornings of Tuesday, September 8, or Wednesday, September 9, could offer a brief, small window of clean, tiny waves. But overall, it’s a flat, blown-out outlook for West Wittering. Keep your gear waxed and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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High Tide
11:34AM4.15m
11:43PM4.30m
12:06PM4.47m
00:16AM4.57m
12:38PM4.74m
00:48AM4.78m
1:09PM4.94m
1:20AM4.92m
1:41PM5.05m
1:53AM4.97m
2:14PM5.06m
2:28AM4.92m
2:49PM4.96m
3:04AM4.77m
Low Tide
5:14PM1.08m
5:33AM0.72m
5:50PM0.82m
6:06AM0.47m
6:24PM0.61m
6:39AM0.29m
6:56PM0.45m
7:10AM0.18m
7:29PM0.37m
7:43AM0.17m
8:02PM0.38m
8:17AM0.26m
8:38PM0.48m
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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.

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