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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:02pm

Swell

Flat

Cross wind

Cross

7mph

Rising tide

High

04:13pm

Weather

8°C

13°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Nov

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 22mph 25mph	Flat	6°C
Flat	Cross 19mph 23mph	Flat	6°C
Flat	Cross 16mph 17mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Cross 10mph 11mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Off 6mph 7mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	8°C
Flat	On 11mph 13mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	Cross 17mph 20mph	Flat	10°C

Today 22 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 11s		Cross 22mph 25mph	Flat	11°C 0.49mm/h
4-5ft 7s		Cross 16mph 18mph	Flat	11°C 0.2mm/h
3-4ft 7s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 13mph	0-1ft 11s	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 27mph 34mph	Flat	12°C 0.07mm/h
Flat	Cross 29mph 34mph	Flat	11°C
Flat	Cross 28mph 35mph	Flat	11°C

Monday 24 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 30mph 36mph	0-1ft 5s	10°C 0.27mm/h
2-3ft 9s		Cross 25mph 31mph	Flat	11°C 0.16mm/h
2ft 9s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 29mph 35mph	0-1ft 7s	10°C 0.06mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	Cross 23mph 28mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 9s	Cross 22mph 25mph	Flat	9°C
1ft 9s	Cross 20mph 23mph	Flat	9°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 6mph 7mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	Off 10mph 11mph	Flat	10°C
Flat	Cross 13mph 15mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 25mph 28mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	On 27mph 31mph	Flat	13°C 0.05mm/h
Flat	On 29mph 35mph	Flat	12°C 0.2mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 15s	On 16mph 21mph	Flat	13°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 14s	On 19mph 25mph	Flat	13°C 0.1mm/h
1ft 14s	On 22mph 27mph	Flat	12°C 0.07mm/h

Saturday 29 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 10s	1ft 9s	On 30mph 37mph	1ft 9s	12°C 0.18mm/h
3ft 7s	2ft 13s	On 37mph 47mph	2ft 13s	12°C 0.33mm/h
3-4ft 6s	1-2ft 13s	On 38mph 51mph	1-2ft 13s	12°C 0.63mm/h

Sunday 30 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 19mph	1ft 9s	11°C 0.2mm/h
3-4ft 8s	1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 5s	11°C 0.36mm/h
4ft 6s	2ft 10s	On 12mph 17mph	2ft 10s	11°C 0.25mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Lyme Regis, known as the 'Pearl of Dorset', is a quaint coastal town in the United Kingdom which offers various water sports experiences, including surfing. While it might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of surfing, it does provide some surfing opportunities that cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced. Firstly, let's talk about the sea conditions in Lyme Regis. The coastal waters here lean more towards the chillier side. Therefore, one of the must-haves for surfing at Lyme Regis would be a good quality wetsuit to keep the cold at bay. The waves in Lyme Regis are generally small to moderate in size, making them relatively manageable but still capable of providing a thrill. It is an excellent place for beginners to practice their basics, like standing on the board and maintaining balance while riding a wave. Sea bottom, tidal conditions, and surf-able breaks are other crucial factors influencing the surf conditions of a place. The sea bottom at Lyme Regis is a rocky reef break, which might not be the most comfortable bottom for beginners, but it's doable with a good understanding of your surroundings and appropriate safety measures. Lyme Regis beach predominantly has the sheltered beach and reef breaks, which contribute to forming groundswells rather than wind swells. They make waves that are usually clean and reliable, providing a consistent surfing experience to its visitors. The weather conditions are equally important to take into account while discussing surfing. Lyme Regis experiences a temperate maritime climate, with fairly mild winters and warm summers. The best time for surfing here is usually around late summer and early autumn months when the water begins to warm up, and the right wind configurations combine with tides to create well-formed waves. In a nutshell, Lyme Regis offers a blend of unique surfing conditions with its picturesque scenery, chilly marine waters, rock and reef dominant sea bottoms, and an adequate surfing menu that caters to beginners and seasoned surfers alike. Granted, it might not offer the biggest breaks or the warmest water, but the charm of the place and the consistency of surfable waves do make it a spot worth considering for surf enthusiasts.