West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at West Wittering for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest, this is a lean stretch. There’s a big empty hole at the start with no real surf to speak of. The first few days are a total bust: tiny, onshore slop and flat spells. We’re looking at a solid 4 to 5 day stretch of poor conditions before we even get a whisper of a wave worth paddling for.

The first real chance to get wet comes around Monday, August 4th. Even then, it’s not going to get the heart racing. We’re talking a weak 0.3 ft to 1 ft of swell, coming from the SW, with a short period around 8 seconds. The wind is onshore from the WSW, so it’s going to be lumpy and rough. The combined energy is next to nothing (21), so you’re basically bobbing around. Not a standout, just a sign of life.

The pattern stays pretty grim through the first week. Small, messy, onshore wind. On Wednesday, August 6th there’s a bit of a bump in the afternoon – 3 ft from the SW but with a horrible 4-second period and a fresh 22 mph onshore wind. That’s just blown-out slop. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.

Then, a tiny glimmer. Friday, August 8th morning is a real tease. The swell is only 0.3 ft, but the wind goes glassy — NNW at 3 mph. That’s the cleanest the water will be all week, but there’s simply no wave to ride. You’d be floating on a mirror.

The best chance, and the only true standout in this entire 16-day window, is Wednesday, August 13th afternoon. The swell picks up to 2 ft from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a longer-period groundswell, so it’ll have a bit more push and shape, especially on a sheltered spot like West Wittering. The catch? The wind is onshore from the WSW at 16 mph, which will mess up the surface. The combined energy is moderate at 56, so it’s not a waste of time. Still, for this spot, that’s about as good as it gets in the outlook.

After that, it’s back to strong winds and flat conditions. The second week looks particularly rough, with strong breezes up to 28 mph and no real swell energy. Saturday, August 16th is a total washout with strong cross-onshore wind and messy seas.

So, bottom line: there’s no good surf on offer for the first week. The one day that might have a little something is Wednesday, August 13th afternoon, but even that’s a marginal call. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on the forecast. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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