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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:44am

Swell

1ft

12s

Onshore wind

35mph

45mph

Falling tide

Low

03:52pm

Weather

16°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 34mph 44mph	0-1ft 12s	16°C
0-1ft 5s	1ft 7s	Cross 34mph 43mph	1ft 7s	15°C
0-1ft 9s		On 34mph 44mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 12s		On 35mph 45mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 9s		Cross 35mph 45mph	Flat	16°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 7s	1ft 10s	Cross 33mph 43mph	1ft 10s	16°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 7s	1ft 13s	Cross 33mph 41mph	1ft 13s	15°C
Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 31mph 38mph	1ft 12s	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	On 20mph 24mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 12s	Cross 20mph 23mph	Flat	16°C 0.1mm/h
1ft 12s	On 19mph 23mph	Flat	16°C 0.11mm/h

Tommorrow 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 5s		On 29mph 39mph	Flat	17°C
2ft 6s	0-1ft 6s	On 29mph 39mph	0-1ft 6s	17°C
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 28mph 39mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C 0.12mm/h

Thursday 18 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 6s	0-1ft 8s	On 24mph 34mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C 0.22mm/h
1-2ft 4s		On 25mph 35mph	Flat	17°C 0.09mm/h
3-5ft 6s		On 24mph 33mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	Cross 3mph 4mph	Flat	16°C
2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	17°C
1-2ft 9s	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	On 12mph 14mph	0-1ft 9s	18°C
2ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 19mph	0-1ft 7s	18°C
1-2ft 5s		Cross 15mph 22mph	Flat	17°C

Sunday 21 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 5s		On 28mph 34mph	Flat	16°C 0.11mm/h
3-4ft 6s	1ft 5s	On 30mph 37mph	1ft 5s	16°C 0.23mm/h
4ft 8s	1ft 5s	On 31mph 38mph	1ft 5s	16°C 0.23mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	On 20mph 22mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 5s	On 20mph 20mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 4s	On 18mph 18mph	Flat	17°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 8s	On 3mph 4mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 7s	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	On 12mph 13mph	Flat	16°C
0-1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 14mph 15mph	Flat	16°C

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.