
Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SW swell with 22 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 Monday (Jul 27) 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 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve had a look at the charts for West Wittering and I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a tough one. This outlook stretches out over the next couple of weeks, and the honest truth is, there’s just nothing to get excited about for paddle surfing. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a flat spell with barely a ripple to speak of.
This is a sheltered beach and groyne setup that needs a good swell from the southwest to fire, but the energy just isn’t there. The first possible sign of any wave action is from Monday, the 20th of July, but even then, we’re talking about a tiny 0.3ft swell from the west. The combined wave energy is a measly (4) – that’s barely a bump. The water is sitting at a balmy 70°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSE, so it’s not clean, and the comment is “poor surf conditions.” It’s a no-go.
The next few days are more of the same. Tuesday the 21st might have a cleaner look with a NE offshore breeze in the morning, but we’re still stuck with that 0.3ft swell. Periods stretch out to 11 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, but with that tiny height, it’s just not enough to wrap in. The energy is still pathetic (3). From Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of the month, it’s a mix of flat spells and tiny, wind-affected slop. We see a few sessions with a 1.3ft to 2ft swell, but the period is sometimes as low as 3 seconds – that’s pure wind chop, not a surfable wave. The winds are often cross-onshore or onshore, creating choppy, bumpy conditions.
There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 26th where the wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW, but the swell is still a pathetic 0.3ft from the SW. The energy is a 1. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Then, on Wednesday the 29th of July, we get a glassy morning with no wind at all, but the swell is a flat zero. It’s like a mill pond.
As we roll into the first week of August, the story doesn’t change. The wind picks up, with strong breezes from the WSW, and we get a few tiny 0.3ft to 1.3ft bumps with periods of 2-8 seconds, but the energy never gets above (2). The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s messy and lumpy. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing because the wind is strong and consistent, but for a surfer, it’s a write-off.
To be straight with you, this is a blank run. There are no standout sessions, no hidden gems, and nothing worth paddling out for. West Wittering can be like this in the summer – it tends not to stay poor for long, but this particular forecast is a total dud.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 4 | W 11 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | ESE 3 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:35PM4.45m | 4:52AM4.11m | 5:19PM4.12m | 5:40AM3.78m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:49PM1.06m | 11:06AM1.07m | 11:42PM1.29m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 3 | — | ESE 3 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 3 | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 2 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | — |
— | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 730 | 365 | 257 | 325 | 335 | 436 | 668 | 285 | 283 | 347 | 334 | 624 | 626 | 624 | 624 | 873 | 384 | 230 | 384 | 381 |
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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.
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