Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 3s period, SSE swell with 4 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 0.4m 3s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: looking at West Wittering over the next 16 days, we’ve got a proper flat spell on our hands. The surf forecast is a big zero for the first week and a half, with no swell to speak of. It’s a tough run for a sheltered spot like this, and honestly, this kind of dry spell is pretty normal for the area when the swell direction isn’t playing ball. We’re talking a solid 10 days of nothing worth paddling out for.
The first real blip of energy shows up on the morning of Tuesday, 28 July. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the southwest, but with a short, weak period of just 3 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 9, so it’s barely a ripple. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s not recommended, and honestly, it’s a day for the beach, not the board.
The pattern continues tiny through the end of the month. On Wednesday, 29 July, we’ve got a 1ft SW swell, and by Thursday, 30 July, we see the highest combined energy of the whole run at 11, still with a weak 2ft SW swell and a 4-second period. The wind is onshore and messy. There’s no standout session here, no clean lines, just a lot of waiting.
The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 70°, which is a whopping 10° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly, but it won’t help the waves.
So, the honest truth: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The only break on offer is West Wittering, and it’s flat. Stick to the sandcastles, or maybe the forecasts will change – they often do. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 4 | SSE 3 | — | W 6 | SSE 3 | W 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | E 4 | ESE 4 | S 3 | — | W 8 | — | W 10 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | glassy | off | on | glassy | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:58PM5.11m | 1:14AM5.14m | 1:44PM5.21m | 1:59AM5.14m | 2:28PM5.18m | 2:43AM5.01m | 3:11PM5.02m | 3:26AM4.77m | 3:53PM4.77m | 4:09AM4.46m | 4:35PM4.45m | 4:52AM4.11m | 5:19PM4.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.02m | 7:36PM0.37m | 7:59AM0.06m | 8:24PM0.45m | 8:45AM0.21m | 9:12PM0.61m | 9:30AM0.45m | 9:59PM0.82m | 10:17AM0.75m | 10:49PM1.06m | 11:06AM1.07m | 11:42PM1.29m | ||||||||
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 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 4 | SW 6 | — | E 3 | E 3 | W 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | NNE 3 | SSE 3 | — | E 3 | SSE 3 | E 4 | NNE 3 | — | E 4 | — | S 3 | — | NE 3 | — | E 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 347 | 347 | 545 | 347 | 454 | 29 | 291 | 1886 | 415 | 472 | 472 | 246 | 293 | 347 | 246 | 283 | 644 | 236 | 291 | 302 | 325 |
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