Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SW swell with 159 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Grab your board, but maybe don't get your hopes up too high just yet. We're looking at a pretty flat and sloppy run for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, and for the foreseeable future, West Wittering is the only game in town, and it ain't much of a game. The whole 16-day window is a tough one. We've got a solid gap of poor conditions from the start, all the way through. There's just no energy to work with, and the wind is mostly a mess.
Starting off on Monday the 31st of August, we've got a weak 3ft swell from the southwest, but it's got a short period of 8 seconds and a fresh 21 mph cross-on wind from the west. The water's about average for this time of year. The wave energy is weak (84), and it's just lumpy, poor surf. That afternoon, it drops to a tiny 2ft on a 3-second period with a combined energy of only 10—absolutely nothing to ride.
Tuesday the 1st of September is even worse. The swell has collapsed to 0.3ft. The wind is still onshore or cross-on. The wave energy is 5. It's a write-off. Wednesday the 2nd sees a slight bump to 2ft in the morning, but it's onshore and the energy is still minimal (7). The afternoon brings a 3ft swell, but the period is a pathetic 4 seconds and the wind is howling 22 mph onshore.
Thursday the 3rd through Sunday the 6th of September is a repeating pattern of weak, short-period, wind-affected swell. The wave energy never gets past 72. The best you'll see is a 3ft swell on Friday the 4th morning, but it's cross-on and lumpy. The water's feeling average for the time of year.
We do get a little moment of hope on Monday the 7th of September. The morning is glassy, with a 0.3ft swell from the south but with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is only 7. It's a tease—a clean, flat ocean. It would be a nice sunrise, but there's no wave to paddle for.
From Tuesday the 8th of September onwards, the swell is mostly gone, with wave energy readings of 46 or less. The wind shifts around, but it's mostly onshore or cross. On the 11th and 12th of September, we get some clean, offshore/cross-off winds, but the swell is either 0.3ft or flat. The 15th of September has a clean look with a 0.3ft swell from the southwest on a decent 11-second period, but the energy is only 5.
Honestly, this is a classic blank run for West Wittering. It's a sheltered beach/groyne setup that needs a proper push from the southwest, and we just aren't getting it. With the wind and the tiny, weak swell, if you're desperate for a session on the water, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The forecasts can change, but for now, there's nothing to recommend.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 3 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 5 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | S 10 | W 6 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 16 | 45 | 34 | 24 | 72 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:14PM5.06m | 2:28AM4.92m | 2:49PM4.96m | 3:04AM4.77m | 3:26PM4.75m | 3:45AM4.53m | 4:08PM4.47m | 4:32AM4.21m | 4:59PM4.13m | 5:32AM3.88m | 6:06PM3.82m | 6:57AM3.65m | 7:43PM3.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43AM0.17m | 8:02PM0.38m | 8:17AM0.26m | 8:38PM0.48m | 8:54AM0.46m | 9:18PM0.67m | 9:38AM0.75m | 10:07PM0.95m | 10:32AM1.09m | 11:13PM1.24m | 11:50AM1.41m | 00:42AM1.40m | 1:25PM1.52m | 2:12AM1.32m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | W 6 | W 6 |
— | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 9 |
— | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | WSW 11 | S 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | SE 2 | ESE 3 |
84 | 10 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 16 | 45 | 34 | 24 | 72 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 384 | 241 | 35 | 25 | 129 | 262 | 412 | 303 | 303 | 290 | 303 | 384 | 303 | 303 | 213 | 213 | 143 | 186 | 143 | 191 | 283 |
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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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