Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SW swell with 164 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
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 the next couple of weeks are serving up for us at West Wittering. I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty bleak for a paddle.
We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. From now, right through the end of August and into the first week of September, there’s just nothing worth getting excited about. We’re talking day after day of tiny, weak waves with hardly any energy behind them. For example, on Sunday the 23rd, we’re looking at a meagre 0.3ft to 1ft of swell. The combined energy is barely registering at 1 to 3 – that’s basically flat. And the wind, while sometimes cross-off, is just not working with what little swell there is.
This pattern just keeps on repeating. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are essentially flat, with the odd 0.3ft showing up on the charts but producing zero for actual surf. The water temp is about average for this time of year, which is nice if you’re swimming, but not much help for surfing.
We finally see a tiny pulse of energy on Thursday the 27th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a short, weak 4 seconds, and the wind is blowing straight onshore from the SSW at 19 mph. The combined energy is still pitiful at 30 – it’s just messy and poor. Friday the 28th brings a bit more size, with 4ft from the S, and the combined energy jumps to 109 – finally into triple digits, which is something. But the wind is a strong cross-shore from the SE at 25 mph, creating a horrible cross-chop. It’s poor surf conditions all the way.
The weekend of the 29th and 30th is more of the same. We get some size on Sunday the 30th with 5ft from the SSW and combined energy of 164, but the wind is a strong onshore from the WSW at 22 mph. For a sheltered beach/groyne setup like West Wittering, that’s a no-go. With that kind of wind and swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There’s a brief moment of calm on Monday the 31st morning with glassy conditions and a tiny 0.3ft, but there’s just no swell to work with.
Into the first week of September, it’s the same story. Tiny swell, poor winds, and zero quality. We get a little bump on Thursday the 3rd with 3ft from the SW, but it’s short period and cross-onshore. By the second weekend, Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th, the wind is howling onshore again. Sunday afternoon sees 5ft from the SW with 123 combined energy, but it’s blown out.
So, to be honest, there are no standouts here. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for quality surf. With West Wittering being an inconsistent spot, this kind of blank run is a bit more normal for the area. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but for now, leave the board in the car and maybe go for a walk on the beach instead.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SE 3 | S 12 | S 10 | ESE 5 | S 9 | ESE 4 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SW 7 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 39 | 18 | 64 | 48 | 152 | 27 | 151 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:52AM3.21m | 9:27PM3.39m | 10:11AM3.47m | 10:27PM3.68m | 10:57AM3.81m | 11:08PM4.00m | 11:34AM4.15m | 11:43PM4.30m | 12:06PM4.47m | 00:16AM4.57m | 12:38PM4.74m | 00:48AM4.78m | 1:09PM4.94m | 1:20AM4.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM1.81m | 3:18AM1.60m | 3:42PM1.62m | 4:12AM1.33m | 4:32PM1.36m | 4:55AM1.02m | 5:14PM1.08m | 5:33AM0.72m | 5:50PM0.82m | 6:06AM0.47m | 6:24PM0.61m | 6:39AM0.29m | 6:56PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 26 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | S 8 | — | S 8 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 48 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | E 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
1 | 2 | 29 | 61 | 75 | 66 | 27 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 30 | 39 | 18 | 64 | 47 | 152 | 27 | 151 | 79 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 283 | 245 | 611 | 172 | 283 | 181 | 303 | 291 | 278 | 387 | 217 | 281 | 297 | 76 | 35 | 254 | 76 | 416 | 167 | 303 |
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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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