Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SW swell with 23 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 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
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 West Wittering’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim run. The first real push of energy doesn’t show up until the end of the first week, and even then it’s barely a whisper. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, small, and messy conditions before we even get a sniff of a wave.
The water temp is a wild one right now at 71°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit more than surfing.
Looking at the first few days, from Wednesday the 12th right through to the end of the weekend, it’s a total washout. We’re talking about swell heights of 0.3ft to 1ft with combined energies barely registering – a puny 1 to 10 (weak energy). The wind is a mixed bag of cross, cross-off, and onshore, but the real problem is there’s just no power in the water. The 0.3ft of swell on Wednesday morning is technically clean with a cross-off breeze, but you’d be dragging your board over sand for nothing.
The middle of next week, around Monday the 18th, it’s more of the same – 1ft to 2ft, with the wind howling from the WSW at 22 to 25 mph on Wednesday the 19th. That’s fresh to strong breeze, making it messy and blown out. Honestly, with that wind and the tiny, weak waves, you’d have more fun kite surfing than trying to paddle out.
Thursday the 20th of August offers a glimmer. The morning sees a clean, moderate offshore wind from the NNE at 16 mph, but the swell is still a pathetic 2ft with a short period (3 seconds) and combined energy of only 4 (weak). It’s clean, but it’s barely surfable. The afternoon stays clean with a lighter cross-off breeze, but the swell is the same.
From Friday the 21st onward, it’s back to the flatlands. The 22nd, 23rd, and 24th are mostly zeros – no swell at all, with fresh offshore winds making it look clean but completely flat. The standout in this whole sorry tale is probably the morning of Thursday the 20th. It’s the best on offer because it’s clean, but that’s like saying it’s the best of a bad bunch. The wave quality is just not there.
So, to wrap it up, this is a 16-day window with almost no surfable swell. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Thursday the 20th morning is your best bet, but keep your expectations on the floor. It’s a beach and groyne setup, and with almost no swell, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so don’t bin the boards just yet, but right now, I’d find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 10 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SE 2 | SE 3 | S 3 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 3 | WSW 3 |
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1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:16AM5.00m | 12:44PM5.16m | 00:59AM5.18m | 1:26PM5.29m | 1:40AM5.21m | 2:05PM5.27m | 2:19AM5.10m | 2:42PM5.11m | 2:57AM4.88m | 3:19PM4.85m | 3:34AM4.56m | 3:54PM4.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.51m | 6:11AM0.11m | 6:35PM0.34m | 6:55AM-0.02m | 7:18PM0.26m | 7:36AM-0.01m | 7:58PM0.30m | 8:15AM0.14m | 8:38PM0.44m | 8:53AM0.39m | 9:16PM0.67m | 9:32AM0.71m | 9:57PM0.96m | |||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | S 3 | W 7 | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | E 3 | E 3 | — | S 10 | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | SW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | W 3 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 |
3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 126 | 194 | 377 | 213 | 230 | 143 | 230 | 397 | 385 | 327 | 201 | 325 | 627 | 629 | 328 | 281 | 251 | 400 | 400 |
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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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