Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, SW swell with 8 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 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s ahead for West Wittering.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking quiet. The data shows a long stretch of tiny surf and poor conditions. For the first week, from Monday the 13th right through to the 20th, we’re looking at a big fat zero for any real rideable waves. The swell is basically non-existent, with combined wave energy readings sitting at zero or barely a whisper. It’s a real flat spell. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which would be lovely if there was any swell to clean up, but there isn’t. So, it’s a paddleboard or a long walk on the sand kind of week.
We do see a slight pulse of energy creeping in around the 26th and 27th. The morning of Sunday the 26th shows a little 0.3ft swell from the SW with a longer period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to (6). By the afternoon, it’s up to 1ft from the WSW, period 10 seconds, and energy hitting (20). That’s still pretty small, but it’s the most we’ve got. The issue is the wind swings onshore from the SW, so it’s going to be bumpy.
The best chance for something half-decent looks like Tuesday the 28th. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the SSW, with a short period of 4 seconds, and combined energy of (23). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the WSW, which should keep it fairly clean. It’s still small, not a standout by any means, but it’s the only window where you might get a few knee-high crumbly ones. The afternoon sees it push to 3ft from the SSW, but the wind goes onshore and stronger, making it choppy.
The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is a massive 10° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be warm in a shorty or even boardies.
So, there’s no real standout session here. The whole 16-day window is a struggle for West Wittering. If you’re desperate, the Tuesday morning of the 28th is your best bet, but keep expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | W 7 | SW 7 | SE 7 | W 6 | E 4 | SW 8 | NNE 3 | SE 2 | NE 2 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 4 | W 8 | SE 3 | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:15AM4.59m | 11:36PM4.78m | 12:09PM4.90m | 00:27AM5.01m | 12:58PM5.11m | 1:14AM5.14m | 1:44PM5.21m | 1:59AM5.14m | 2:28PM5.18m | 2:43AM5.01m | 3:11PM5.02m | 3:26AM4.77m | 3:53PM4.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.64m | 5:29AM0.29m | 5:55PM0.48m | 6:21AM0.11m | 6:47PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.02m | 7:36PM0.37m | 7:59AM0.06m | 8:24PM0.45m | 8:45AM0.21m | 9:12PM0.61m | 9:30AM0.45m | 9:59PM0.82m | ||||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SW 8 | E 3 | — | — | SW 6 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | SW 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | NNE 3 | SE 2 | NE 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | 59 | 31 | 39 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 666 | 386 | 291 | 293 | 283 | 283 | 291 | 172 | 570 | 545 | 303 | 43 | 291 | 899 | 634 | 572 | 472 | 246 | 365 | 365 | 278 |
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