
Surf Forecasts:
Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Widemouth Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
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 table for Widemouth Bay over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you, it's a bleak run. The data says it all: poor surf conditions plastered across almost every single entry. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with nothing worth getting excited about.
We start on Wednesday the 9th with a weak, choppy cross-on 4ft swell from the W, period a short 8 seconds, and combined energy a meager 278. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, a proper anomaly of 5°F—that’s notable, like a late summer gift, but it’s wasted on the junk surf. It stays cross-on and messy right through the week. Thursday the 10th sees a bit of a lift with a 5ft WSW swell in the afternoon, but it’s a short-period 7 seconds, lumpy with fresh cross-onshore wind. Not inviting.
Friday the 11th brings a little more promise on paper with a 4ft W swell and a longer 10-second period, but the wind is still cross-on from the NNW, keeping it choppy. The combined energy is moderate at 307, but the conditions just aren’t there. We get a clean window on Tuesday the 15th with a light cross-off breeze from the SSE and a 3ft W swell rolling in with a 10-second period. That’s the best we see all week, but the swell is small and the energy is low at 186. Surfable, but not a standout.
Then, on Wednesday the 16th, we get a spike: a 10ft WNW swell with a combined energy of 1208—that’s strong, serious energy. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the N at 22 mph, and the period is only 9 seconds. For a beach and reef setup like Widemouth, with that much power and onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day. Definitely not for beginners at that size, and even for experts, it looks ugly.
The rest of the second week is a repeat of the first: small, weak swells, persistent cross to cross-onshore winds, and a lot of chop. We finally get a brief moment on Monday the 21st with clean conditions and a light cross-off breeze from the N, with a 3ft W swell and a 9-second period. The wave comment finally says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," scoring a 1 out of 10. That's the high point, and it's saying something.
Honestly, there isn’t a single standout session in this 16-day window. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the cleanest windows are Tuesday the 15th and Monday the 21st for the lightest wind, but don't expect much. Otherwise, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
245 | 136 | 60 | 43 | 203 | 522 | 307 | 188 | 107 | 165 | 239 | 484 | 386 | 279 | 146 | 104 | 78 | 84 | 60 | 175 | 948 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:26PM7.23m | 5:51AM7.22m | 6:10PM7.73m | 6:32AM7.62m | 6:50PM8.04m | 7:10AM7.84m | 7:27PM8.12m | 7:46AM7.86m | 8:03PM7.98m | 8:20AM7.70m | 8:37PM7.65m | 8:53AM7.37m | 9:11PM7.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM1.07m | 11:47PM0.64m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:28AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.22m | 1:04AM0.02m | 1:18PM0.06m | 1:38AM0.00m | 1:52PM0.09m | 2:11AM0.18m | 2:24PM0.30m | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:57PM0.66m | 3:13AM0.95m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 15 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — |
245 | 136 | 60 | 43 | 9 | 522 | 307 | 188 | 107 | 4 | — | 484 | 386 | 279 | 146 | 104 | 78 | 84 | 60 | 175 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WSW 8 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 11 | — | — |
— | 15 | 3 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 40 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | W 8 |
33 | — | — | 1 | 203 | — | — | — | — | 165 | 239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 948 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 71 | 8 | 239 | 240 | 27 | 39 | 42 | 8 | 42 | 236 | 50 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 92 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 39 |
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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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