West Wittering Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.78° N 0.92° W

West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Wittering sea temperature is
20.3°C
3.4° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 134 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the surf for West Wittering. Let's be honest, it's a grim stretch ahead. The forecast keeps showing flat, weak, and messy conditions. For the first couple of weeks, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing. The data shows a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of. The first real blip on the radar doesn't show up until the middle of the second week.

The water is currently a balmy 69°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That's really unusual.

For the first seven days, it's a write-off. Tiny waves, onshore winds, and lumpy chop. The wind is mostly from the west or southwest, and it's just not cooperating. There's a brief moment on the morning of the 13th of September when the wind goes light and cross-off, leaving it glassy clean, but the swell is still barely a ripple at 0.3ft. It's a beautiful morning to be on the beach, but not for surfing.

The first real chance for anything rideable is on the 16th of September, a Wednesday morning. The swell finally bumps up to 5ft from the southwest, with a combined wave energy of 198 (moderate), and the wind is a light, clean cross-off from the northwest. That's the best-looking window in the whole forecast. The sets will have a bit of punch, but it's a beach break, so don't expect it to be perfect. It's still a long way off, so it's promising but not a lock.

Later that afternoon, the swell holds at 5ft (energy hits 276), but the wind swings cross-on, which will mess it up a bit. That 5ft to 5ft range is getting a bit big for beginners, but it's fine for the rest of us.

After that, it drops off again. The 18th of September shows a fun little spike in the afternoon, with 4ft swell from the southwest and a combined energy of 160. The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it'll be a little bumpy, but there's some energy there. The rest of the 16-day run is back to tiny, weak, and choppy.

So, the standout is definitely the morning of the 16th of September. That's the one to circle on the calendar. If you can wait that long, that's your best shot. The water is freakishly warm, but the surf is mostly a write-off until then.

The crowds at West Wittering can be a problem sometimes, so if that 16th morning window looks good, get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:43PM3.70m
8:46AM3.74m
9:21PM3.91m
10:05AM4.12m
10:27PM4.30m
11:00AM4.55m
11:18PM4.69m
11:45AM4.92m
00:01AM4.98m
12:25PM5.17m
00:40AM5.15m
1:02PM5.27m
1:17AM5.19m
Low Tide
2:12AM1.32m
2:49PM1.38m
3:25AM1.04m
3:56PM1.09m
4:24AM0.69m
4:50PM0.76m
5:12AM0.37m
5:35PM0.48m
5:54AM0.15m
6:15PM0.28m
6:32AM0.04m
6:52PM0.19m
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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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