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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:38am

Swell

Flat

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

24mph

29mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

14°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s		On 25mph 30mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 5s	0-1ft 5s	On 26mph 31mph	0-1ft 5s	14°C
Flat	0-1ft 6s	On 26mph 32mph	0-1ft 6s	14°C
Flat		Cross 25mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 3s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 23mph 27mph	0-1ft 4s	14°C 0.13mm/h
1ft 3s	1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 25mph	1ft 5s	14°C 0.31mm/h
0-1ft 4s	0-1ft 5s	On 21mph 26mph	0-1ft 5s	14°C 0.14mm/h
1-2ft 7s		On 24mph 29mph	Flat	14°C

Today 29 Oct

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 5s	Cross 13mph 17mph	Flat	12°C 0.42mm/h
2ft 5s	Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	12°C 0.3mm/h
1-2ft 4s	Cross 16mph 18mph	Flat	13°C 0.06mm/h

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 28mph 33mph	0-1ft 9s	13°C 0.11mm/h
3ft 4s	1ft 3s	On 33mph 42mph	1ft 3s	14°C 0.47mm/h
3ft 6s	1-2ft 3s	On 37mph 50mph	1-2ft 3s	14°C 1.19mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 3s		Cross 32mph 42mph	Flat	14°C 0.3mm/h
1ft 5s	0-1ft 12s	On 28mph 37mph	0-1ft 12s	14°C 0.22mm/h
1-2ft 5s	1ft 8s	On 23mph 30mph	1ft 8s	15°C

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 35mph 45mph	1-2ft 6s	13°C 0.16mm/h
1ft 7s	2-3ft 6s	Cross 37mph 46mph	2-3ft 6s	13°C 0.09mm/h
0-1ft 6s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 35mph 43mph	1-2ft 5s	13°C

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 10s	Cross 28mph 36mph	Flat	12°C 0.13mm/h
2ft 8s	Cross 30mph 36mph	Flat	12°C 0.12mm/h
1-2ft 4s	Off 29mph 34mph	Flat	12°C 0.09mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 20mph 24mph	1ft 9s	14°C
Flat	1ft 17s	On 20mph 26mph	1ft 17s	14°C
0-1ft 16s	1ft 17s	On 22mph 30mph	1ft 17s	14°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1-2ft 5s	Cross 28mph 35mph	1-2ft 5s	14°C 0.29mm/h
0-3ft 16s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 26mph 33mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C 0.52mm/h
4ft 11s		Cross 25mph 32mph	Flat	14°C 0.87mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 13s	1-2ft 10s	On 16mph 19mph	1-2ft 10s	13°C
2ft 16s	1ft 5s	On 19mph 21mph	1ft 5s	14°C
2ft 15s	1ft 5s	On 19mph 21mph	1ft 5s	14°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 13s	Cross 31mph 41mph	0-1ft 13s	14°C 0.14mm/h
Flat	1ft 9s	On 37mph 48mph	1ft 9s	14°C 0.73mm/h
Flat	1ft 9s	On 41mph 56mph	1ft 9s	14°C 1.62mm/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.