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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 surf forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fortuneswell/West Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortuneswell/West Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 36 | 186 | 108 | 342 | 494 | 442 | 157 | 84 | 110 | 128 | 127 | 39 | 69 | 86 | 35 | 28 | 145 | 342 | 238 | 126 | 110 | 140 | 85 | 260 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 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 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 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 | |||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, near gales from the S by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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