West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at West Wittering over the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – it's a quiet stretch, so keep your hopes in check.

Right now and for a good few days, there's almost nothing doing. We're looking at a long gap with no real surf to speak of. Tiny, weak waves and poor conditions are the name of the game. The first time we see a pulse of energy is around Saturday the 19th, but it's not pretty. That morning, the swell energy jumps to moderate (109) with a 4ft swell from the SW. The issue? It's blowing straight onshore with a strong breeze, so it's gonna be a choppy, lumpy mess. Not one for the highlight reel.

The one that catches my eye, if you can call it that, is Thursday the 24th. Now, we're talking over a week out, so file this under promising but not locked in. That morning, we've got a small 2ft SW swell, but the wind shifts to a light E breeze, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. The report says it's "clean." For this spot, that's as good as it gets in this outlook. The wave energy is weak (9), but with clean conditions, there could be a few rideable lines for the intermediate surfer. West Wittering is an inconsistent, sheltered beach and groyne setup, so it doesn't need much to work. Crowds can pop up here, so if it's clean, you won't be alone.

After that, it's back to the same story – small, onshore junk. The last few days of September and into the 28th show clean conditions again, but with swell heights barely a foot and combined energy down to single digits (1), there's no power behind it. It's flat, plain and simple.

So, here's the deal: don't rush down expecting a classic. The 24th is your best shout, and even then, it's a small-wave session. We've seen longer quiet spells here before, so don't lose hope – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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