
Surf Forecasts:
Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. 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+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Widemouth Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for the most part, so don’t go getting your hopes up too early.
The long and short of it is, we’ve got a whole lot of nothing for ages, then a big swell shows up, but the wind is gonna be a right mess. There’s a big gap of quiet days before we get to anything worth paddling out for.
Alright, starting with the first bit of action. For the morning of Sunday, July 26th, we’ve got some swell at Widemouth Bay – a beach and reef setup. It’s a moderate 7ft from the WNW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit wonky and lacks real push. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°F with a 2°F anomaly, so that’s a little bonus. The real killer here is the wind – a fresh 22 mph from the NW, which is cross-onshore. It’s gonna be lumpy and messy. The combined swell energy is moderate (438), but with that wind, it’s a write-off for a good surf. The afternoon is more of the same, 6ft and still cross-onshore.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are tiny and weak, with the wind staying onshore or cross-onshore. We’re talking knee-high dribble with energy readings dropping to between 46 and 145. Not worth a second look.
We then hit a dead zone. From Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to Thursday the 6th of August, the surf is either flat or just ankle-snappers. The combined energy is almost always under 100, and the wind is never your friend. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 2nd of August where the swell picks up to 3ft with a 10-second period from the WSW (energy 179), but the wind is onshore, so it’s still a no-go. This is a proper stretch of quiet days.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting, but only for the brave. On the morning of Friday, August 7th, a big swell hits. We’re looking at 10ft from the W with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1760 – that’s serious power. The problem? The wind is 16 mph from the W, which is onshore, and it’s described as “unknown” quality. For a beach and reef setup, that’s going to be a churning, difficult mess. This is strictly for experts only, as anything over 8ft is in that territory. The afternoon settles a bit to 8ft, but the wind swings to a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore, keeping it lumpy.
Saturday the 8th of August is still big, with 7ft from the W in the morning, but the wind is a strong 25 mph from the NNW, making it a messy, cross-onshore battle. The afternoon is only slightly better wind-wise, but it’s still strong and messy. This setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the strong wind and poor surf quality.
After that, it drops back down to nothing from Sunday the 9th of August onward.
So, to be honest, there isn’t a single standout session in this whole 16-day window. The only real swell of note is that 10ft pulse on the 7th of August, but the wind absolutely ruins it. If you’re a masochist with a big gun, you might get some gnarly, wind-blown barrels, but it won’t be pretty. For everyone else, it’s a long wait for the next forecast.
Stay patient, lads. It won’t stay this poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 12 |
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438 | 387 | 252 | 134 | 66 | 62 | 31 | 54 | 38 | 36 | 50 | 24 | 80 | 148 | 86 | 76 | 89 | 45 | 37 | 20 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:48PM5.77m | 5:14AM5.84m | 5:35PM6.16m | 5:57AM6.20m | 6:16PM6.56m | 6:35AM6.54m | 6:53PM6.92m | 7:10AM6.83m | 7:27PM7.20m | 7:44AM7.03m | 8:01PM7.39m | 8:18AM7.15m | 8:34PM7.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM2.27m | 11:05PM2.08m | 11:25AM1.93m | 11:51PM1.72m | 12:06PM1.56m | 00:30AM1.36m | 12:43PM1.23m | 1:06AM1.06m | 1:17PM0.96m | 1:39AM0.84m | 1:50PM0.78m | 2:11AM0.71m | 2:21PM0.70m | 2:43AM0.67m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | 134 | 40 | 62 | 31 | 54 | 38 | 36 | 9 | 24 | — | — | — | 76 | — | 45 | 37 | 20 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 |
— | — | — | 11 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 8 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 4 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
438 | 387 | 252 | — | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 6 | 80 | 148 | 86 | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 804 | 819 | 85 | 271 | 272 | 29 | 44 | 57 | 9 | 44 | 417 | 433 | 272 | 272 | 92 | 115 | 507 | 96 | 97 | 328 | 231 |
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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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