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Fortuneswell/West Bay surf Forecast / South Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 19 Apr 2024 BST
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Fortuneswell/West Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is 10.8°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 10.1 °C max: 10.9 °C min: 7.8 °C)
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Fortuneswell/West Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fortuneswell/West Bay sea temperature is 10.8°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 10.1 °C max: 10.9 °C min: 7.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fortuneswell/West Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fortuneswell/West Bay in the next 12 days are 0.6m 3s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 19th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 3s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
0.4
WSW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.7
ENE
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
E
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
S
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.1
W
0.7
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
W
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.4
W
1
SW
1.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)4412111198849944111016109934844456985554356
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)20764431102200225221431136772115255314662343113
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
30
NW
20
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
30
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
W
20
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
5
NE
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
NNW
0
SW
10
SSE
5
N
5
E
5
SE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
W
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrossoffglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM
1.36
6:29AM
1.47
6:59PM
1.52
7:05AM
1.60
7:28PM
1.66
7:33AM
1.70
7:53PM
1.76
7:57AM
1.76
8:13PM
1.83
8:17AM
1.81
8:31PM
1.89
8:39AM
1.83
8:54PM
1.93
9:07AM
1.83
9:24PM
1.93
9:40AM
1.79
9:58PM
1.90
10:18AM
1.70
10:35PM
1.82
10:59AM
1.57
11:17PM
1.69
11:47AM
1.41
12:07AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:30PM
0.40
12:47AM
0.58
1:02PM
0.32
1:17AM
0.49
1:30PM
0.28
1:45AM
0.43
1:50PM
0.27
12:52AM
0.39
12:47PM
0.23
12:56AM
0.30
1:06PM
0.17
1:21AM
0.23
1:32PM
0.14
1:50AM
0.20
2:01PM
0.15
2:25AM
0.20
2:36PM
0.20
3:06AM
0.23
3:17PM
0.27
3:56AM
0.28
4:05PM
0.36
4:46AM
0.34
4:54PM
0.47
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:47--5:45--
Sunset-8:10--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:21--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:27--8:29-
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Rain (mm)
----------13------12--------------1-
Temp. °C1313109111089885869891191199911891010101010111412141413
Feels °C (?)6654762334150424746586747798877119141212

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fortuneswell/West Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fortuneswell/West Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fortuneswell/West 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 (Fortuneswell/West 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 Fortuneswell/West 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.

Fortuneswell/West Bay is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Portland. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portland. Portland has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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