West Wittering Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.78° N 0.92° W

West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Wittering sea temperature is
19.4°C
2.7° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SW swell with 66 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it.

Look, I’m not gonna lie to you. The next couple of weeks are a tough watch for anyone wanting a proper surf. We’ve got a long, drawn-out run of weak, short-period slop and onshore junk. It’s a real flat spell for West Wittering. You’re looking at at least a week of pretty much nothing rideable, with poor surf conditions stamped all over every single session right up until the 23rd.

Let’s break it down. It kicks off on the 13th with a tiny 2ft SW windswell, period a pathetic 3 seconds, and a cross-on wind that’s going to have it looking messy. The water is feeling like a bath at 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing I can say. The combined energy is just 9, which is next to nothing.

The whole following week is the same story. We get a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds, mostly from the SW and WNW, with speeds often up around 15-22 mph. Swell heights stay well under 3ft, periods are short, and the combined energy barely ever gets out of single digits. It’s choppy, lumpy, and not worth paddling out for. The 17th of September afternoon shows the best combined energy of that first week at 29, but with a 2ft swell and a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s still just a mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, we do get a small window of cleaner conditions later on. Around the 22nd of September, the wind starts playing ball. On the afternoon of the 22nd, we get a light 9 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, and the morning of the 23rd has a 19 mph offshore from the N. The waves are still tiny though, just 2ft to 3ft, and the period is a weak 3-4 seconds. It’ll be clean, but small. The combined energy on the 23rd morning is 16. Not exactly a standout.

Further out, from the 24th into the 28th, the wind stays favourable with offshore and cross-offshore breezes. But the swell completely vanishes. There are multiple days with no swell height recorded at all, and when there is something, it’s less than 0.5ft. A few long-period pulses show up on the 26th and 27th, a 14-second and 12-second groundswell from the south, but the energy is so low you won’t feel it. It’s a classic case of all dressing up with nowhere to go.

The best of a bad bunch is probably the morning of the 23rd. The 3ft SW swell with a clean offshore wind might give up a few crumbly little waves for a log or a foamie, but you’ll be sharing it with the occasional crowd that shows up here. Don’t get your hopes up.

So there you have it. A whole lot of waiting. But that’s West Wittering for you in these flatter months; it tends not to stay poor forever, and forecasts can change. Keep your eye on the wind, and maybe bring the kite gear just in case.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

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Tuesday
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3
0.5
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10
0.2
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0.4
SW
3
0.5
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3
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12
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Energy kJ
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12
4
8
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5
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4
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5
11
28
24
7
5
9
8
9
27
17
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
W
20
SW
25
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15
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25
WSW
35
WNW
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NW
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High Tide
1:52AM5.09m
2:11PM5.07m
2:26AM4.88m
2:44PM4.81m
3:00AM4.59m
3:16PM4.48m
3:33AM4.24m
3:49PM4.11m
4:08AM3.87m
4:26PM3.75m
4:50AM3.52m
5:14PM3.42m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.22m
7:42AM0.19m
8:01PM0.36m
8:16AM0.42m
8:35PM0.59m
8:49AM0.73m
9:09PM0.89m
9:26AM1.08m
9:49PM1.23m
10:08AM1.45m
10:40PM1.58m
11:11AM1.78m
00:02AM1.83m
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Temp °C
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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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