
Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 3s period, SW swell with 3 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 0.4m 3s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for West Wittering over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, we’re looking at a pretty flat spell. There’s no real surf to speak of through the first several days, with nothing but poor conditions and tiny, non-existent waves. The 19th and 20th have no rideable swell, just clean but empty water. A few small pulses of 0.3 ft show up from the 21st to the 24th, but the energy is so weak (1 to 4 energy) it’s barely a ripple. The southerly and westerly winds are messy, too. It’s a quiet start, and honestly, you’d be better off waxing your board than paddling out.
The first faint glimmer of life comes on the 27th of July, Monday morning. The swell is still tiny, 2 ft from the SSW, with a period of 3 seconds – that’s short and weak, and the combined energy is only 8. The wind is WNW, cross-shore, so it’s not clean. By Monday afternoon, the swell picks up to 3 ft from the WSW, period 5 seconds, and energy hits 37. But the wind turns cross-onshore (WSW, 19 mph), and it’s lumpy and choppy. For a beach/groyne spot like West Wittering, that’s pretty messy. It’s not a standout; it’s more of a “maybe if you’re desperate” situation.
The 28th of July, Tuesday morning, sees a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the SW with a 12-second period – that’s a long period groundswell, but with almost no height, it’s just a long wait between non-existent waves. The afternoon gets a 0.3 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is onshore from the SW at 19 mph, so it’s blown out. The energy is low (6), and it’s poor overall.
The only real highlight in this whole 16-day window is the 31st of July, Friday. The morning looks like a dud with 0.3 ft, but the afternoon has a 2 ft swell from the SW, period 3 seconds, and energy 8. The wind is ESE, cross-offshore, and it’s clean. That’s the best we’ve got: clean, small waves, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. For a beginner or a longboarder on a fun day, it might be worth a paddle, but it’s nowhere near firing.
The 1st of August, Saturday morning, also has offshore winds (E, 22 mph) and a clean 1.0 ft swell from the SW, period 5 seconds, energy 6. It’s small but clean. The afternoon turns lumpy again.
After that, the 2nd and 3rd of August go back to onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. Not worth your time.
So, overall, this is a pretty bleak 16-day outlook for West Wittering. The only real window where you might get a clean, rideable wave is the afternoon of the 31st of July, and even then, it’s tiny. If you’re a beginner or a longboarder, you might get a little fun on the 31st or the morning of the 1st of August, but for most surfers, this is a time to wait for a better forecast. The water temp is about average for the time of year, and the anomaly is not flagged, so it’s normal.
Keep an eye on the forecasts – it tends not to stay this flat for long, but right now, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:53PM4.77m | 4:09AM4.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30AM0.45m | 9:59PM0.82m | 10:17AM0.75m | 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 | |||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | SW 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | SE 3 | ENE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 |
2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 347 | 472 | 246 | 347 | 347 | 283 | 302 | 325 | 335 | 342 | 660 | 342 | 473 | 300 | 278 | 335 | 835 | 617 | 624 | 885 | 645 |
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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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