West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for West Wittering. There's a real dry spell coming our way, so I'll break it down for you.

The main issue is that for the first full week, there's just nothing doing. We’re looking at a solid gap from now until the end of July with no real surf to speak of. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is just pathetic. The water is currently a balmy 70°, which is a massive 9° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, but it doesn't help the waves.

The first real glimmer of hope comes at the very end of the run. On Sunday, 2nd August, the afternoon session might just be the standout. The swell picks up to a modest 2ft from the WSW, but the period stretches out to a nice 9 seconds, giving it a bit of shape. The combined swell energy is moderate at 67. The real kicker is the wind turning offshore from the east, which should clean things right up. The light breeze (6 mph) will make for some glassy conditions. For a beach/groyne setup like West Wittering, that’s about as good as it gets in this forecast. The direction is a bit off the optimum SW, but that clean, offshore wind is a massive positive.

Before that, on Saturday, 1st August, the afternoon swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, which is the biggest swell of the period, but it’s a short period of 4 seconds and blown out by a moderate onshore wind. The energy is moderate (41), but it's not going to be pretty. The morning of the 2nd has a bit of swell, 3ft from the SW, but it's cross-on from the SSE, so it'll be choppy.

After that brief window on the 2nd, it drops right back off again. The first week of August is a write-off. The wind is onshore, strong, and the swell is virtually non-existent, with energy readings of 0-3. It’s a long stretch of flatness.

The very last day of the forecast, Friday, 7th August, has a morning session with 1ft from the SW and a clean cross-offshore wind from the north. The energy is weak (6), but it's a clean option if you're desperate.

So, if you're waiting for a wave, your best bet is to hold out for the Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon. It's a long way off, but with that offshore wind and a bit of groundswell, it's the only real stand-out on the cards. The rest of the time, it's mostly flat, choppy, or blown out. There's also a chance of rain showers on the 6th of August, which won't help.

Rusty.

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