
Surf Forecasts:
West Wittering surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SW swell with 164 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
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 we've got for West Wittering.
Alright, straight up, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. The data is showing a long run of poor surf conditions, and I've got to be honest, there isn't a single standout day or window that I'd recommend paddling out for. The first real surf suggestion doesn't pop up until the 13th of September, but even then, it's not worth getting excited about. We're looking at a bleak stretch with very few decent options at all.
Let's start with Sunday the 13th. It's a no-go. We've got a tiny 2ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a weak 5 seconds, so there's no power behind it. The wind is a cross-on from the west at 16 mph, making for choppy, crumbly conditions. The combined energy is a measly 17 (weak). This is not surfable.
Monday the 14th through Saturday the 19th is just more of the same. The swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and when it does bump up a bit, like on Saturday the 19th with a 4ft swell from the SW, the wind is onshore and strong at 25 mph, making it a complete mess. The combined energy on Saturday afternoon gets up to 46, but that's still weak, and the onshore wind will just blow the top off anything. Not worth a look.
Now, there is a flicker of something interesting right at the very end. From the 22nd to the 24th of September, we finally get some clean conditions. On Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd, we see a light cross-offshore breeze from the north, and even a glassy period on Thursday the 24th. The problem is, the swell is virtually non-existent. We're talking 0.3ft to 1ft waves. The period on the 22nd and 23rd is long (12-13 seconds), which would normally be promising for a point or reef, but there's just no height to work with. The combined energy is 5 or less. It'll be clean as a whistle, but you'll be bobbing around on a lake. It's the best the forecast offers, but that's not saying much.
After the 24th, we run into another gap of a few days with no real swell energy at all through to the 28th. The end of the month shows a tiny 0.3ft swell popping up, but with cross-shore winds. It's a frustrating run.
West Wittering is a beach and groyne setup that's inconsistent at the best of times, and it's sheltered from the SW swell that does come through. The water temp on the 13th is 67°, which is about 5° warmer than normal, so a notable anomaly. That's about the only positive I can find.
Honestly, for this stretch, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on a few of those windier days, but for a wave count, you're better off waiting for a new forecast. The surf is poor, and it tends not to stay this way forever, so keep an eye out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 9 | 36 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 164 | 16 | 46 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
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 | 7:27PM0.22m | 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 | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | — | W 11 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | SSW 6 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 15 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
17 | 9 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 164 | 16 | 46 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 284 | 290 | 126 | 126 | 195 | 129 | 384 | 385 | 213 | 213 | 282 | 303 | 303 | 391 | 282 | 385 | 528 | 528 | 581 | 385 | 213 |
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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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