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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:21pm

Swell

1ft

14s

Onshore wind

6mph

Falling tide

Low

09:46pm

Weather

15°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 07 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s		On 11mph 12mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 13s		On 10mph 13mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 15s		On 9mph 10mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 10s	On 6mph 8mph	0-1ft 10s	15°C
1ft 13s	0-1ft 8s	On 6mph 8mph	0-1ft 8s	15°C
1ft 15s		On 6mph 7mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 14s		Cross 6mph 6mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 14s		On 6mph 5mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 13s	Cross 7mph 9mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 12s	Cross 10mph 11mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	On 4mph 4mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 7mph 10mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 12mph 14mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 14mph 16mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 16mph 19mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		Off 20mph 23mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	0-1ft 12s	Off 17mph 22mph	0-1ft 12s	15°C
0-1ft 4s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 21mph	0-1ft 10s	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 21mph 24mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Cross 19mph 24mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 19mph 28mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 20mph 24mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 19mph 23mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 18mph 22mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 21mph 26mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 20mph 27mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 21mph 29mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 24mph 28mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 24mph 29mph	Flat	15°C
1-2ft 5s	Cross 24mph 29mph	Flat	15°C

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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.

lyme regis Surf Report

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Last updated: 07/10/25 12:00am

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