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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:05am

Swell

1ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

6mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

8°C

9°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		Cross 6mph 6mph	Flat	7°C
0-1ft 5s		On 5mph 5mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 6mph 6mph	0-1ft 3s	7°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 7mph	0-1ft 4s	8°C
1ft 11s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 7mph 7mph	0-1ft 3s	8°C
1ft 11s		Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	8°C
0-1ft 10s		Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 17s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 17s	8°C
Flat	1ft 17s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 17s	8°C
0-1ft 6s	1ft 17s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 17s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 10s	On 12mph 13mph	1ft 10s	10°C
0-1ft 5s	1ft 14s	On 6mph 7mph	1ft 14s	10°C
1-2ft 6s	1ft 14s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 14s	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	On 11mph 10mph	Flat	9°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 8s	Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	9°C
1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 7mph	Flat	9°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s		Cross 19mph 20mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 10s		Cross 20mph 21mph	Flat	8°C 0.11mm/h
0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 4s	Off 21mph 22mph	0-1ft 4s	8°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 3s	1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 9s	7°C
1ft 6s	1-2ft 6s	Off 4mph 5mph	1-2ft 6s	7°C
1ft 5s	1ft 5s	Cross 4mph 6mph	1ft 5s	7°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 12s	0-1ft 8s	On 23mph 32mph	0-1ft 8s	9°C 0.53mm/h
0-1ft 14s		Cross 32mph 48mph	Flat	10°C 1.63mm/h
2ft 9s		On 37mph 53mph	Flat	11°C 1.17mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 15s		On 32mph 42mph	Flat	9°C 0.14mm/h
1ft 11s	1ft 10s	On 31mph 41mph	1ft 10s	9°C 0.22mm/h
1-2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 29mph 39mph	1ft 11s	9°C 0.34mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	1ft 13s	On 26mph 34mph	1ft 13s	9°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 11s	1ft 11s	On 24mph 31mph	1ft 11s	9°C 0.07mm/h
3ft 16s	1ft 8s	On 22mph 27mph	1ft 8s	10°C 0.06mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s		On 52mph 71mph	Flat	11°C 2.3mm/h
1ft 15s		On 55mph 77mph	Flat	11°C 1.91mm/h
Flat	1ft 10s	On 52mph 71mph	1ft 10s	11°C 0.77mm/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.