West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what West Wittering's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a lean stretch. The surf is going to be tiny for the vast majority of the period, with swells barely showing their face. We’re looking at nothing but ankle-snappers and flat spells until the very end.

From now through about the 23rd of July, it’s grim. Day after day we’re seeing waves that are either non-existent or just a pathetic 0.3 ft to 2 ft. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, which would be nice if there was any swell to work with, but there isn't. The energy is almost always in the single digits (1-13), which tells you all you need to know about the lack of push. There is a period of strong offshore winds on the 12th and 13th, but with zero swell on offer, it's just a clean, flat ocean. The 17th afternoon goes glassy for a bit, but again, only a tiny 0.3 ft wave. It’s a tough stretch for a surfer.

For the last few days of the outlook, there’s a faint pulse. The 24th of July afternoon sees the biggest swell of the whole run, with a 3 ft wave from the SSW (combined energy of 49). But don’t get too excited—it's a short-period, wind-affected mess with fresh cross-onshore breezes. That’s going to be lumpy and hard to ride. The 20th afternoon does show a 2 ft SW swell, but it’s blown out by a 16 mph onshore wind.

Honestly, the standout "best" of this whole forecast is hardly a standout at all, but if you're desperate, the 24th of July afternoon has the most size at 3 ft from the SSW. It’s a beach setup that’s sheltered and it likes a SW swell, so the direction is okay, but the onshore wind is going to make a mess of it. For a real surfer, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Hang in there, but don't hold your breath. The water is absolutely balmy though, coming in way warmer than average at 69°F (an anomaly of 9°F), so at least the wait will be comfortable.

Rusty.

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