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lyme regis Surf Report

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Local time
12:29am

Swell

Flat

Cross wind

Cross

12mph

17mph

Rising tide

High

03:52am

Weather

13°C

12°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 13 May

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 14mph 17mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	Cross 11mph 13mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 8s	Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 4s	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 4s	Cross 11mph 14mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 4s	Off 6mph 6mph	Flat	15°C

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

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 8mph 10mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 7mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	1ft 10s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 10s	14°C
1ft 4s	1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 9s	15°C
1ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 9s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	1ft 10s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 10s	14°C
1ft 4s	1ft 10s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 10s	15°C
1ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 9s	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 9s	On 6mph 6mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 8s	On 9mph 10mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	On 5mph 6mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 10s	On 9mph 10mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 11s	On 11mph 12mph	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.

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Last updated: 12/05/25 12:00am

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