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Fortuneswell/West Bay surf Forecast / South Coast / UK
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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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1 | 40 | 41 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 221 | 164 | 54 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 8:09AM 12:52PM 0.66 1.26 | 8:35PM 1:18AM 0.90 1.42 | 8:29AM 0.62 | 2:30PM 1.23 | 8:59PM 2:47AM 0.85 1.41 | 4:03PM 1.32 | 9:08PM 0.77 | 4:12AM 1.49 | 5:31PM 1.50 | 5:41AM 1.64 | 6:26PM 1.71 | 6:38AM 1.83 | 7:08PM 1.91 | 7:21AM 1.98 | 7:45PM 1:43AM 2.04 0.25 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 5:37AM 9:12AM 0.43 0.64 | 5:45PM 0.61 | 9:41PM 0.88 | 6:40AM 10:19AM 0.54 0.53 | 6:56PM 0.75 | 10:50PM 0.76 | 11:21AM 0.39 | 8:59PM 11:49PM 0.77 0.60 | 12:12PM 0.24 | 12:35AM 0.44 | 12:54PM 0.14 | 1:15AM 0.33 | 1:32PM 0.10 | 1:55AM 0.26 | 2:11PM 0.13 | 12:36AM 2:46AM 0.24 0.24 | |||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 19 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | - | - | 13 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue morning, light winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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