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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

1ft

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

5mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

11°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	1ft 7s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 7s	11°C
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Off 10mph 12mph	1ft 7s	10°C 0.31mm/h
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Off 9mph 12mph	1ft 7s	10°C 0.16mm/h
1ft 6s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 5s		Cross 11mph 15mph	Flat	12°C
1-2ft 4s		Cross 15mph 20mph	Flat	12°C
2ft 5s		Cross 14mph 19mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 6s		Cross 12mph 17mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 9s		On 11mph 14mph	Flat	10°C
Flat	0-1ft 8s	Cross 15mph 19mph	0-1ft 8s	11°C
Flat		Cross 16mph 22mph	Flat	11°C

Tommorrow 23 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 7s	1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 17mph	1ft 7s	11°C 0.24mm/h
3ft 7s	1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 6s	12°C 0.05mm/h
3ft 7s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 11mph	0-1ft 4s	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	Cross 3mph 4mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 6s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	11°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 14s	1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 17mph	1ft 7s	10°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 9s	11°C 0.17mm/h
1ft 14s	1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 6s	11°C 0.26mm/h

Saturday 26 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 10mph	1ft 11s	10°C
1ft 7s	1ft 11s	On 8mph 7mph	1ft 11s	12°C 0.1mm/h
1ft 5s	1ft 12s	Cross 15mph 19mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.07mm/h

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

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	On 4mph 5mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s		Cross 11mph 17mph	Flat	11°C
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 9mph	0-1ft 8s	12°C
1-2ft 5s	1ft 11s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 11s	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 8mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Off 9mph 13mph	Flat	12°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.