West Wittering Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.78° N 0.92° W

West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Wittering sea temperature is
21.5° C
5.1° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, SSW swell with 20 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 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 going on over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – it’s a pretty bleak run for the South Coast. The forecast for West Wittering is a long, drawn-out stretch of poor surf conditions. There’s nothing on the table for the entire 16-day window that’s worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality just isn’t there.

We start right now, and it’s grim. The first few days have almost no energy. The combined swell energy is as low as it gets – just 1 (weak) on Tuesday morning, and it barely climbs above that. The water is a very warm 71°, which is a massive 9° warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s out of the ordinary. The swell is tiny, 0.33 ft to 0.66 ft, with short periods around 5-6 seconds, and the wind is from the southwest, which is onshore for this sheltered spot. That’s a recipe for a flat, choppy mess.

We move through the rest of the week and into the next, and it’s a real desert. The swell height never gets past 3 ft, and even when it does, it’s coming from the southwest with a short period of 4 seconds and a fresh breeze on it. The combined energy does get up to 32 (still weak) on the 4th of August afternoon, but it’s blown out by onshore winds. There’s consistency in the sense that every single entry is marked as poor surf. The only sliver of hope is a couple of mornings – like the 31st of July and the 7th of August – where the wind goes light offshore or cross-off, making the water clean. But even then, the swell is practically non-existent, at 0.33 ft. It’s clean, but flat.

The longer range doesn’t offer any redemption. The 12th of August has a clean morning with a light easterly cross-off, but again, the swell is a pathetic 0.33 ft. It’s just not happening.

This is one of those periods where the forecast is a blank run. It’s not unusual for a sheltered beach/groyne setup like this in the summer to go quiet for a stretch. The setup is too small and too wind-dependent to offer much. Honestly, with the onshore winds and tiny swell, this looks more like a kitesurfing spot than a paddle surf spot right now.

So, there’s no standout here. No best on offer. Just a waiting game until the weather patterns change. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, maybe wax the longboard for a flat-water paddle or just give it a rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
5
0.2
W
6
0.5
SW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
W
10
0.6
SW
4
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
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0.1
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10
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4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
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7
0.4
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2
0.3
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SSW
5
NW
10
S
30
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
30
WSW
20
NNW
5
NNE
25
SW
20
NNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
30
NNE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
E
10
SW
20
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High Tide
11:55AM4.13m
00:06AM4.28m
12:30PM4.37m
00:40AM4.48m
1:04PM4.56m
1:13AM4.61m
1:36PM4.70m
1:45AM4.69m
2:08PM4.78m
2:18AM4.70m
2:41PM4.79m
2:52AM4.65m
3:16PM4.74m
3:28AM4.54m
Low Tide
5:32PM1.12m
5:54AM0.80m
6:11PM0.95m
6:31AM0.62m
6:48PM0.82m
7:05AM0.49m
7:22PM0.73m
7:38AM0.42m
7:56PM0.69m
8:11AM0.42m
8:31PM0.70m
8:45AM0.48m
9:07PM0.77m
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5:31
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8:54
8:53
8:52
8:51
8:49
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8:45
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Feels °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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