Widemouth Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.79° N 4.56° W

Widemouth Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Widemouth Bay sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.6° 

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


Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, W swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with W 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Widemouth Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie, let’s talk about it.

The next couple of weeks are gonna require some patience if you’re chasing waves at Widemouth Bay. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to start, then a brief pulse of energy, followed by another lull. It’s not all doom and gloom, there’s one morning that stands out a cut above the rest, so keep your eyes on that.

First up, Monday morning the 3rd is just about the only thing worth getting wet for initially. We’ve got a tiny 2ft of west swell with a 9-second period. The energy is weak, sitting at 55, so it’s not gonna blow you away. But the wind is glassy and light from the SSE, so it’ll be clean. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but even for a log, you’ll be working for it. The water is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a bit of a bonus.

After that, things fall off a cliff. From Monday afternoon through to Thursday the 6th, it’s just poor. The wind swings onshore and picks up, chopping up the small, weak swell before it even gets a chance. Wednesday the 5th does see a jump in size with 7ft, and the energy jumps to 526, but it’s coming with a fresh 30 km/h onshore wind. That’s a messy, blown-out mess. Not worth your time.

The weekend isn't any better. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are all small, with the highlight being a 4ft pulse Saturday afternoon, but the wind is all over the place. It’s a lot of closeouts and whitewater. Not fun.

Then we hit a proper flat spell. From Monday the 10th all the way through to Friday the 14th, the swell drops off to almost nothing. We’re looking at waves under 2ft, with energy values sinking into the low teens and single digits. There’s a brief moment of 2ft on Thursday the 13th, but it’s crossed up by a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore breeze. That’s just a complete write-off. This is a long, slow period with no surf on offer.

Now, hold on. Here’s where things get interesting. We’ve got a standout on the horizon. On Sunday the 16th, things finally wake up. The morning session is the one to circle. The swell is a solid 7ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is strong at 438. But the kicker is the wind—it’s a light, cross-offshore breeze from the SE. That should groom it into something clean and lined-up. This is a proper size for Widemouth, and with the offshore flow, it’s going to be the pick of the bunch. It’s still not huge, but it’s the only time with decent size and favorable wind. This is a far cry from the junk we’ll have been looking at.

The next morning, Monday the 17th, still has some promise, with 6ft from the NW and a light offshore ESE breeze in the early hours. It won’t be as good as Sunday, but it’s still a solid option if you missed the window.

After that, it fades back into the ordinary. Tuesday the 18th is back to small and clean in the morning with 3ft, but the energy is gone.

So that’s the long and short of it. Be patient. The good stuff is a week and a half away. That Sunday morning on the 16th is the real deal. The rest is a waiting game.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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526
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28
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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SSE
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SW
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SW
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High Tide
9:45PM7.25m
10:05AM6.90m
10:24PM6.98m
10:48AM6.62m
11:11PM6.61m
11:38AM6.28m
00:08AM6.21m
12:43PM5.96m
1:22AM5.90m
2:04PM5.84m
2:48AM5.88m
3:29PM6.08m
Low Tide
3:27PM0.83m
3:50AM0.88m
4:05PM1.04m
4:30AM1.14m
4:48PM1.34m
5:18AM1.49m
5:43PM1.69m
6:19AM1.85m
6:55PM1.99m
7:39AM2.08m
8:25PM2.05m
9:09AM2.00m
9:52PM1.76m
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Information about the Widemouth Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Widemouth Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Widemouth Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Widemouth Bay 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 (Widemouth Bay) 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 Widemouth Bay 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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