West Wittering Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.78° N 0.92° W

West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Wittering sea temperature is
19.5°C
2.8° 

West Wittering surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


West Wittering surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with 109 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 19th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Wittering over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at West Wittering over the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – it's a quiet stretch, so keep your hopes in check.

Right now and for a good few days, there's almost nothing doing. We're looking at a long gap with no real surf to speak of. Tiny, weak waves and poor conditions are the name of the game. The first time we see a pulse of energy is around Saturday the 19th, but it's not pretty. That morning, the swell energy jumps to moderate (109) with a 4ft swell from the SW. The issue? It's blowing straight onshore with a strong breeze, so it's gonna be a choppy, lumpy mess. Not one for the highlight reel.

The one that catches my eye, if you can call it that, is Thursday the 24th. Now, we're talking over a week out, so file this under promising but not locked in. That morning, we've got a small 2ft SW swell, but the wind shifts to a light E breeze, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. The report says it's "clean." For this spot, that's as good as it gets in this outlook. The wave energy is weak (9), but with clean conditions, there could be a few rideable lines for the intermediate surfer. West Wittering is an inconsistent, sheltered beach and groyne setup, so it doesn't need much to work. Crowds can pop up here, so if it's clean, you won't be alone.

After that, it's back to the same story – small, onshore junk. The last few days of September and into the 28th show clean conditions again, but with swell heights barely a foot and combined energy down to single digits (1), there's no power behind it. It's flat, plain and simple.

So, here's the deal: don't rush down expecting a classic. The 24th is your best shout, and even then, it's a small-wave session. We've seen longer quiet spells here before, so don't lose hope – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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0.2
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0.8
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0.8
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Energy kJ
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36
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109
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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WSW
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SW
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High Tide
1:37PM5.24m
1:52AM5.09m
2:11PM5.07m
2:26AM4.88m
2:44PM4.81m
3:00AM4.59m
3:16PM4.48m
3:33AM4.24m
3:49PM4.11m
4:08AM3.87m
4:26PM3.75m
4:50AM3.52m
5:14PM3.42m
Low Tide
7:08AM0.06m
7:27PM0.22m
7:42AM0.19m
8:01PM0.36m
8:16AM0.42m
8:35PM0.59m
8:49AM0.73m
9:09PM0.89m
9:26AM1.08m
9:49PM1.23m
10:08AM1.45m
10:40PM1.58m
11:11AM1.78m
00:02AM1.83m
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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.

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