
Surf Forecasts:
Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. 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+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 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 menu for Widemouth Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. We’re seeing a real flat spell with virtually no rideable waves on offer. The first real pulse of swell doesn't show up until the morning of Sunday, July 26th, and even then, it’s messy.
For the first few days, we’re stuck with tiny, weak waves. Wednesday the 22nd has some 3ft swell from the NNW, but that’s a short-period 5-second windswell with a cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and pretty much un-surfable. The combined energy is a weak 40. Thursday morning the 23rd looks glassy with a 2ft swell, but it’s still a poor shape and virtually no power. This pattern of small, weak, and onshore or cross-onshore wind continues right through to Saturday the 25th.
The best of a bad bunch – and I use that term loosely – arrives on Sunday, July 26th. The morning sees a 5ft swell from the W, which is rideable in size for a beginner to intermediate, but that 7-second period is a bit short and the cross-onshore NW wind at 15 mph is going to chop it up. The combined energy is a moderate 245, so there’s some push there, but the quality will be poor. The afternoon drops a little to 4ft with the same issues. It’s a beach and reef setup here, so with that wind, it’s going to be a bumpy, messy ride. Not a standout.
The water temperature is 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small win if you’re paddling out.
We then slip back into a long, flat, and windy stretch. From Monday the 27th right through to the end of the forecast on August 6th, it’s the same story: small swell, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and a lot of “poor surf conditions” labels. The only day with a pulse of energy is Thursday, August 6th, with a 4ft to 4ft W swell and a 7-second period, but it’s accompanied by a strong 15 mph WSW wind, making it a complete mess. The combined energy hits 152, but it’s a waste of energy with that wind. This setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, what’s the call? There is no real standout. The best offering is the morning of Sunday, July 26th, but only if you’re desperate for a paddle and don’t mind bumpy, poor-quality waves. For the rest of the period, save your wax and wait for a better forecast. This kind of blank run is more normal for the area when the summer high pressure settles in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 43 | 143 | 245 | 186 | 153 | 84 | 28 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:52AM5.66m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM2.19m | 7:09AM2.33m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
15 | 28 | 27 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 245 | 186 | 153 | 84 | 28 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 13 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | N 4 | — | W 12 | W 11 |
— | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 25 | 1 | — | 3 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
25 | — | — | 15 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 7 | 43 | 143 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 532 | 401 | 9 | 771 | 44 | 434 | 662 | 417 | 405 | 509 | 272 | 87 | 284 | 63 | 92 | 115 | 35 | 71 | 272 | 98 |
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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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