Surf Forecasts:
Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. 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+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Widemouth Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week or so is a tough one. We’re looking at a lot of small, messy swell with cross-onshore winds spoiling the shape. There’s a big gap with no real surf to speak of until we get towards the end of the month. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, the 30th of July, for a morning session. We’ve got a bit of swell at 4ft from the WNW, and the wind is glassy from the NNE. The combined wave energy is a moderate 103, and the water temp is about 64°, feeling a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary – not a standout.
The real excitement, and I mean the *real* excitement, looks like it’s lining up for Monday, the 3rd of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. On Monday morning at Widemouth Bay, we’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the west. The wind is offshore from the east, a light 6 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy of all the swells directed here is a powerful 898. This is a big, powerful swell, so it’s expert territory. For the experienced crew, the offshore wind and that size will set up some proper waves. The afternoon holds up too, with a 8ft west swell and a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s a solid day of surfing.
Tuesday the 4th of August still has some good size in the morning, with 5ft from the west and offshore wind, but the energy drops to 272. It’s still good, but the wind switches onshore in the afternoon, so get on it early.
After that, it drops off again into small, weak conditions. A few days of small, glassy waves but nothing to get excited about.
So, for the best on offer, it’s got to be Monday, the 3rd of August. The morning is the standout. Big, clean west swell with offshore wind. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 56 | 152 | 254 | 261 | 187 | 79 | 36 | 56 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:25PM5.46m | 1:59AM5.36m | 2:37PM5.34m | 3:15AM5.32m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM2.47m | 8:19AM2.53m | 8:58PM2.54m | 9:31AM2.50m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 187 | 79 | 36 | 56 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 12 | 56 | 152 | 254 | 261 | — | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 771 | 452 | 434 | 806 | 599 | 405 | 405 | 508 | 658 | 89 | 39 | 96 | 239 | 0 | 44 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 35 |
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