
Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with 113 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
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.
Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a grim picture. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for paddle surfing. There’s nothing worth getting excited about, and the water’s unusually warm – way above what you’d expect for early September, coming in at 69°, which is more than three degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real head-scratcher.
The main problem is a complete lack of any proper swell. We’ve got a persistent run of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the west and southwest, just killing any chance of shape. The first few days, Thursday the 3rd through the weekend, are all poor. Swells are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with periods so short – down to 4 or 5 seconds – there’s no push behind them. The wind is fresh and messy, making for lumpy, choppy conditions.
There is a brief moment around Sunday the 6th afternoon where the wind swings southeast and goes light, offering a clean, cross-off breeze. But the swell is only 2 ft from the southeast with a 4-second period – barely a ripple, and the wave energy is negligible. Not worth paddling out for.
Midweek the following week is more of the same: stronger westerly winds and tiny, weak swells. The energy readings are pathetic – mostly in the single digits or teens. The Friday (11th) and Saturday (12th) are also flat, with no improvement.
Into the second week, things get even smaller. We see some cleaner days – Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have light or offshore breezes, with the water going glassy on the morning of the 16th. But the swell heights are 4 inches to 8 inches, with longer periods around 9-11 seconds. That’s a groundswell pulse, but there’s no height to it. The energy is still pitiful. It’ll look like a lake.
Even the long-range Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th offer nothing. Strong onshore winds and zero swell energy. The combined energy values never break out of the single or low double digits – always below 100, confirming how weak the whole period is.
West Wittering is a sheltered, inconsistent beach-and-groyne setup, so it relies on a good SW groundswell with light winds. That just isn’t happening. For a surfer, there’s no point even looking at it. If I were you, I’d be checking if the kites are flying somewhere else, because there’s nothing here for a paddle board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | W 9 | SW 15 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 |
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54 | 32 | 29 | 113 | 42 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:08PM4.47m | 4:32AM4.21m | 4:59PM4.13m | 5:32AM3.88m | 6:06PM3.82m | 6:57AM3.65m | 7:43PM3.70m | 8:46AM3.74m | 9:21PM3.91m | 10:05AM4.12m | 10:27PM4.30m | 11:00AM4.55m | 11:18PM4.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.95m | 10:32AM1.09m | 11:13PM1.24m | 11:50AM1.41m | 00:42AM1.40m | 1:25PM1.52m | 2:12AM1.32m | 2:49PM1.38m | 3:25AM1.04m | 3:56PM1.09m | 4:24AM0.69m | 4:50PM0.76m | |||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | SW 10 | — | W 9 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 11 | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 2 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 |
54 | 32 | 29 | 113 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 10 | — | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 284 | 327 | 153 | 377 | 213 | 213 | 143 | 42 | 191 | 191 | 262 | 241 | 17 | 283 | 384 | 303 | 282 | 17 | 290 | 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.
West Wittering is 8 km (5 miles) from Emsworth. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Emsworth. Emsworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










