Surf Forecasts:
Wissant surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wissant this week:
The surf forecast for Wissant over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wissant in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wissant over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | W 8 | N 5 | SW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | SW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 113 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 292 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:33AM5.23m | 11:00PM5.47m | 11:26AM5.61m | 11:47PM5.89m | 12:09PM6.06m | 00:28AM6.34m | 12:47PM6.52m | 1:04AM6.78m | 1:22PM6.95m | 1:39AM7.17m | 1:56PM7.31m | 2:14AM7.46m | 2:31PM7.56m | 2:49AM7.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM2.35m | 6:09AM2.04m | 6:32PM1.85m | 6:55AM1.52m | 7:14PM1.33m | 7:34AM1.03m | 7:52PM0.85m | 8:10AM0.61m | 8:28PM0.47m | 8:46AM0.30m | 9:03PM0.22m | 9:21AM0.14m | 9:39PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 |
5 | 2 | — | — | — | 34 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | ESE 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 |
26 | 113 | 110 | 120 | 82 | — | 1 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 63 | 61 | 292 | 165 | 58 | 37 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 553 | 373 | 433 | 437 | 415 | 454 | 438 | 427 | 427 | 334 | 203 | 197 | 269 | 135 | 197 | 269 | 334 | 456 | 777 | 489 |
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Information about the Wissant Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wissant provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wissant can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wissant 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 (Wissant) 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 Wissant 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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