Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, WSW swell with 17 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s not beat around the bush. West Wittering is as flat as a pancake right now. We’re looking at a serious dry spell for the next two weeks, with not a single decent wave on the horizon. The swell energy is basically zero for the first stretch, and what little pulses we see are tiny and weak. If you were hoping for a surf, you’re going to be disappointed.
The first half of the week is just a washout. Sunday the 16th has nothing, and Monday the 17th only brings a tiny 0.3ft wave with a terrible period and onshore winds. It’s messy and weak, with energy in the single digits. Tuesday the 18th is slightly bigger, maybe 3ft, but it’s onshore, choppy, and lumpy. Not worth your time.
Mid-week doesn't get any better. We’ve got small, weak swells and winds that are either cross-shore or onshore. There’s a hint of a groundswell on the 21st, but it’s too small and the wind is on it. You'd be fighting conditions the whole time.
Saturday the 22nd offers a clean-up with some offshore wind, but it’s only 0.3ft. It’s just not enough to get wet for. Then, from the 23rd to the 26th, the ocean completely shuts down. No swell at all registered. The wind is offshore and clean, but it’s a cruel tease with nothing to push.
We get a little something on Friday the 28th, with 2ft to 3ft of short-period slop. The wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be chopped up. While the energy is a bit healthier, it’s still not going to be good. There's no quality to it.
So, what’s the call? There are no waves worth surfing. This is a classic blank run for the region. It’s not unusual, but it doesn’t make it any easier to take. The only thing that looks half-interesting is the strong offshore winds around the 23rd and 24th – that might be a kite surfer’s dream, but for a surfer? Keep your board in the car and wait for the next proper swell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 2 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | SW 3 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 11 | SE 6 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:42PM5.11m | 2:57AM4.88m | 3:19PM4.85m | 3:34AM4.56m | 3:54PM4.50m | 4:10AM4.20m | 4:31PM4.13m | 4:49AM3.83m | 5:11PM3.77m | 5:36AM3.48m | 6:04PM3.45m | 6:46AM3.22m | 7:35PM3.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15AM0.14m | 8:38PM0.44m | 8:53AM0.39m | 9:16PM0.67m | 9:32AM0.71m | 9:57PM0.96m | 10:13AM1.06m | 10:42PM1.28m | 11:01AM1.42m | 11:39PM1.56m | 12:05PM1.71m | 00:52AM1.75m | 1:24PM1.85m | 2:10AM1.76m | |||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 5 | W 11 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | NW 3 | SW 2 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 3 | — | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | 6 | 22 | 29 | 11 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 196 | 385 | 457 | 545 | 303 | 397 | 545 | 176 | 122 | 383 | 385 | 384 | 384 | 284 | 230 | 129 | 129 | 126 | 147 | 126 | 304 |
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