West Wittering Surf Break

West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.78° N 0.92° W

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's West Wittering sea temperature is
20.0° C

5.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, W swell with 16 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 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 4s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lining up for the next couple of weeks around West Wittering. I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long run of tiny, weak surf that’s hardly worth getting the wetsuit wet for. From now (July 6th) all the way through to July 14th, there’s almost nothing doing. The water temp is sitting at a very toasty 68°F, which is a solid 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, feels more like the Med than the south coast.

We kick off Monday, July 6th with a miserable 0.3ft of swell from the west, period around 9 seconds, but a cross-on breeze from the WSW at 12 mph just churns it up. The combined wave energy is a pathetic 4 – so flat it’s almost a lake. Things don't get any better. Tuesday and Wednesday see a few tiny pulses, 2ft at best, but the wind is junk – mainly onshore or cross-onshore. By Wednesday morning, the 8th, we get a bit of glassy conditions from a light ESE breeze at 3 mph, but the swell is still a mere 0.3ft. You could float a cork, but you’re not surfing.

A long, clean spell kicks in from Friday, July 10th into the weekend – nice light offshore or cross-off breezes from the east. But again, the swell is practically non-existent, barely 0.3ft with weak energy readings of 1 or 2. It’s clean, but there’s no wave to ride. That pattern drags on into the middle of the following week.

Now, the first real sign of life comes later. On Wednesday, July 15th, we see a bit more shape. The morning is clean with a fresh offshore breeze from the ENE at 19 mph, and while the swell is still only 0.3ft, the combined energy ticks up to 6 – still tiny, but a hint of something. The afternoon is the best bet of the whole forecast: a 2ft swell from the southwest, with a short period of 4 seconds, and a cross-off breeze from the east. The energy jumps to 28 – still weak, but it’s the biggest wave we’ll see. It’s a small, weak line-up, but you might find a mushy, clean wave if you’re desperate.

Thursday, July 16th sees a drop-off again, with a messy 0.7ft from the WSW and a bit of rain. The rest of the period fizzles out into more flat, wind-affected conditions right up to July 21st. The afternoon of Saturday, July 18th offers a 2ft swell from the southwest, but the period is a short 3 seconds, creating weak, crumbly waves.

In short, if you were hoping for a score, there’s not one standout day. The pick of a very poor bunch is the afternoon of the 15th of July – a clean, knee-high wave with a cross-off breeze. It’s not worth a special trip, but if you’re a beginner looking for a gentle splash, you could have a laugh. For anyone else, save the wax.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.6
SW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.1
SW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.9
ESE
5
0.1
W
10
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
7
1
0
5
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
9
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
SW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
15
N
5
ESE
20
SW
5
W
10
SE
10
SSE
5
NE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
ENE
20
E
25
ESE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:21PM4.34m
4:35AM4.12m
5:05PM4.24m
5:24AM3.99m
5:57PM4.14m
6:23AM3.88m
7:00PM4.06m
7:36AM3.85m
8:15PM4.07m
8:59AM3.98m
9:33PM4.23m
10:14AM4.26m
10:40PM4.49m
Low Tide
10:25PM1.19m
10:42AM1.00m
11:20PM1.24m
11:41AM1.10m
00:24AM1.25m
12:47PM1.16m
1:30AM1.18m
1:55PM1.13m
2:35AM1.02m
3:01PM1.01m
3:37AM0.79m
4:03PM0.83m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:16
9:16
9:15
9:15
9:14
9:14
 mm
Temp °C
23
25
24
26
29
27
24
25
26
25
28
25
27
30
27
29
31
23
28
29
19
Feels °C
18
20
21
21
24
24
22
23
25
23
27
23
24
26
23
24
25
17
23
23
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.9
ESE
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
2
2
36
2
1
1
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.6
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.7
E
4
0.8
ESE
4
1
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
E
4
1.1
ENE
5
Energy kJ
1
7
5
1
22
28
27
16
19
40
31
16
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
283
196
304
327
347
256
196
327
195
195
319
183
196
235
132
196
283
291
388
293
291
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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).

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