Surf Forecasts:
Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 365 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Widemouth Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Widemouth Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Widemouth Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. 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+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Widemouth Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I gotta be straight with you – if you're looking to get your feet wet in the next couple of weeks, this isn't looking great for Widemouth Bay. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle, with nothing even close to a standout. It's a classic case of the surf being more of a chore than a reward.
The forecast kicks off on Saturday, 25th July, but don't get your hopes up. We're looking at small, weak waves all the way through. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at about 63°, but that's about the only bright spot.
For the first week, it's a mix of tiny, weak swell and onshore winds. Sunday the 26th sees the biggest bump in swell height, maybe hitting 6 ft to 6 ft, but it's a messy, lumpy cross-onshore wind at 22 mph that's going to make it a choppy, blown-out mess. The combined wave energy (293 to 365) is moderate, but it's all for nothing with that wind. Not one for the beginner. The rest of the week is just a dribble of 1.0 ft to 4 ft waves with consistent cross-onshore or onshore wind, making for poor surf conditions every single day.
There's a brief moment on Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings where it goes glassy, but the swell is so tiny (1 ft) and weak (33 to 48 combined energy) you'd be lucky to find a ripple. The period is around 8 to 9 seconds, which is okay, but there's just no power behind it.
The second week, from the 1st of August onward, is more of the same. Tiny, weak swell, never even reaching 3 ft, and the wind is still a problem. The combined energy rarely gets above 60, which is weak. The only thing that changes is the wind direction, but it's never truly offshore for long. On the 3rd and 4th of August, we get a cross-offshore wind, which will clean it up, but with waves only 1.0 ft to 4 ft, it's still a struggle for a proper surf.
Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on the days it gets any breeze. A blank run like this is a bit of a bummer, but it's not unheard of for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, I'd keep the board in the car and the wax in the cupboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 12 | 42 | 148 | 293 | 365 | 234 | 113 | 54 | 34 | 26 | 55 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 57 | 29 | 19 | 45 | 13 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:49PM5.46m | 4:21AM5.51m | 4:48PM5.77m | 5:14AM5.84m | 5:35PM6.16m | 5:57AM6.20m | 6:16PM6.56m | 6:35AM6.54m | 6:53PM6.92m | 7:10AM6.83m | 7:27PM7.20m | 7:44AM7.03m | 8:01PM7.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM2.38m | 10:34AM2.27m | 11:05PM2.08m | 11:25AM1.93m | 11:51PM1.72m | 12:06PM1.56m | 00:30AM1.36m | 12:43PM1.23m | 1:06AM1.06m | 1:17PM0.96m | 1:39AM0.84m | 1:50PM0.78m | 2:11AM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | 40 | 34 | 22 | 55 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 57 | 29 | 19 | 45 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 42 | 148 | 293 | 365 | 234 | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 405 | 405 | 510 | 804 | 804 | 85 | 42 | 272 | 27 | 44 | 27 | 44 | 71 | 417 | 98 | 98 | 328 | 115 | 309 | 802 | 242 |
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