
Surf Forecasts:
Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Widemouth Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks around Widemouth Bay.
Honestly, mate, I’m looking at this run and it’s a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch ahead where the surf just isn’t playing ball. For the first week, from Wednesday the 5th right through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s pretty much flat or rubbish. There’s a little bump of 6 ft on Wednesday morning, but with a short period of 7 seconds and a strong 16 mph onshore wind from the WNW, it’s just a messy, blown-out wash. The combined swell energy is only 290 (weak to moderate) and it’s not doing anything for us. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news.
After that, we get a few days of tiny, weak waves – nothing over 1.0 ft until Wednesday the 12th. That morning, we see a slight lift to 3 ft from the west with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy bumps up to 117 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the WSW, so it might be a little bumpy but it’s the first time it looks even vaguely ridable. Still, it’s nothing to write home about.
Now, if you’re an experienced surfer and you’re desperate, you might want to look at Thursday the 13th. The swell builds through the day, hitting 5 ft in the afternoon from the west with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a solid 381 (moderate to strong). But here’s the kicker – the wind is a consistent onshore 12 mph from the west all day, so it’s going to be lumpy and blown out. This is a beach and reef setup, and with that much onshore wind and a short period, honestly, it looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing.
The real standout – if you can call it that – is Saturday the 16th of August. We get a bit more size, with 6 ft from the west, period at 8 seconds, and combined energy hitting 408 (strong). But again, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NW at 12-16 mph. It’s not clean, but it’s the biggest and most powerful the swell gets in the whole window. For a beginner, 6 ft is getting a bit much, and with the chop, it’s really only for the experienced crew. There’s a brief glimmer on Monday the 17th when the wind goes cross-off from the SSE, cleaning things up a bit on a 4 ft west swell, but that’s short-lived as the wind cranks up again.
All in all, it’s a bleak run. The breaks are fairly consistent in this area, so it tends not to stay this poor for long, but this forecast is pretty locked in. The second week offers a bit more energy but no real quality. If you’re a die-hard, Saturday the 16th is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. The water’s a touch warmer than usual, but that’s the only silver lining.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
290 | 187 | 115 | 76 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:08AM6.21m | 4:40PM6.59m | 5:12AM6.71m | 5:38PM7.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:26AM1.61m | 11:02PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.09m | 11:58PM0.70m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 10 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 |
— | 3 | 9 | 76 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — |
— | — | — | 8 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 13 | — | 8 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 13 | — | — | — | W 6 | NNW 3 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | W 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
290 | 187 | 115 | 7 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 728 | 272 | 271 | 94 | 432 | 434 | 413 | 432 | 401 | 112 | 44 | 9 | 97 | 115 | 96 | 92 | 98 | 97 | 414 | 250 | 0 |
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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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