Surf Forecasts:
Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Widemouth Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, this is a tough run. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple for the first 11 days. The forecast is filled with “poor surf conditions” right through until the 25th of July. That’s a long stretch of flatness, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, the 25th of July. We’ve got a tiny bit of swell creeping in at Widemouth Bay, a beach and reef setup. The swell is only 2ft from the west, with a short period of 7 seconds – so it’s weak, but it’s something. The combined swell energy is a modest 65. What makes it worth a mention is the wind: it’s glassy. That’s a major positive. The water is running about 66°, which is a massive 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s very unusual – you won’t need a thick wetsuit. Crowds are “often” here, so expect company. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the only window where you might get a clean, knee-high wave.
After that, the outlook gets a bit more interesting in the energy department, but the quality drops. On Monday the 27th of July, the swell jumps up to 6ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 398 (moderate). However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the south at 15 mph, creating lumpy, cross-chop conditions. That’s not great for a clean ride. By Tuesday the 28th, it’s even bigger at 6-7ft, but the wind is fresh and onshore from the south-southwest, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy hits 550 and 529 (strong wave energy), but the quality is poor. At that size, with onshore wind, this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The best advice I can give? If you’re desperate for a paddle, that glassy Saturday morning on the 25th is your best bet. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The energy builds, but the wind is going to ruin it. Hang tight, and remember, forecasts can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 18 | W 11 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 21 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 56 | 25 | 27 | 36 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:37PM7.66m | 7:04AM7.55m | 7:26PM7.95m | 7:51AM7.67m | 8:12PM8.04m | 8:36AM7.62m | 8:57PM7.94m | 9:20AM7.41m | 9:41PM7.64m | 10:03AM7.07m | 10:24PM7.19m | 10:47AM6.65m | 11:08PM6.66m | 11:33AM6.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.33m | 1:14PM0.35m | 1:43AM0.14m | 2:00PM0.25m | 2:29AM0.13m | 2:45PM0.31m | 3:14AM0.30m | 3:28PM0.53m | 3:57AM0.62m | 4:11PM0.88m | 4:39AM1.05m | 4:55PM1.32m | 5:23AM1.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 |
 | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | 9:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 | W 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 21 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 36 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | N 5 | NNW 5 | W 16 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | W 8 | — | — | W 15 | W 7 | W 19 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 16 | W 13 | W 16 | W 10 | W 14 | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 11 | W 18 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 8 | — | 26 | 25 | 56 | — | 27 | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 9 | 112 | 361 | 44 | 112 | 82 | 9 | 298 | 520 | 406 | 9 | 514 | 0 | 44 | 51 | 251 | 401 | 402 | 401 | 44 |
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