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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:30am

Swell

1ft

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

6mph

8mph

Rising tide

High

03:28pm

Weather

7°C

9°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 29 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 16mph 22mph	1ft 11s	7°C
1ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1ft 11s	7°C
1ft 7s	1ft 12s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1ft 12s	7°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 11s	On 8mph 9mph	0-1ft 11s	8°C
Flat		On 14mph 15mph	Flat	9°C
Flat		On 19mph 24mph	Flat	9°C
Flat		On 19mph 26mph	Flat	10°C
Flat		On 21mph 30mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 5s	Cross 14mph 22mph	Flat	11°C
2ft 5s	Cross 13mph 17mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 5s	Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	10°C
Flat	Cross 10mph 14mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	Cross 25mph 33mph	Flat	9°C
0-1ft 13s	Cross 27mph 33mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	Cross 27mph 36mph	Flat	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 18mph 26mph	1ft 12s	9°C
Flat	0-1ft 5s	Cross 17mph 26mph	0-1ft 5s	10°C
Flat		Cross 16mph 26mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 17mph 26mph	Flat	10°C
Flat	Cross 14mph 23mph	Flat	11°C
Flat	Cross 15mph 27mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	Cross 18mph 28mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 10s	Cross 18mph 28mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 29mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 16mph 24mph	0-1ft 10s	10°C
1ft 11s		Cross 17mph 26mph	Flat	10°C
2ft 11s		Cross 16mph 25mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	On 3mph 3mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 9s	On 4mph 5mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 9s	On 5mph 5mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	11°C
2ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	11°C
2ft 9s	Cross 8mph 12mph	Flat	11°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.