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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:06am

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

11mph

15mph

Falling tide

Low

05:31am

Weather

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Aug

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 2s	On 11mph 15mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 3s	On 15mph 23mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 4s	On 22mph 32mph	Flat	18°C
0-1ft 3s	Cross 26mph 38mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	Cross 23mph 32mph	Flat	18°C 0.06mm/h
1-3ft 5s	Cross 17mph 24mph	Flat	19°C 0.07mm/h
2-3ft 6s	Cross 16mph 23mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 6s	Cross 16mph 24mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Cross 20mph 25mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 6s	Cross 18mph 23mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 5s	Cross 16mph 21mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 6mph 7mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Cross 12mph 12mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	On 15mph 16mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 10mph 13mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	18°C
Flat	On 10mph 11mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 7mph 7mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	17°C 0.36mm/h
Flat	Cross 3mph 4mph	Flat	18°C 0.35mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	18°C
Flat	Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	18°C
Flat	On 8mph 8mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	On 9mph 10mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	18°C
Flat	Cross 11mph 12mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	On 13mph 17mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	20°C
Flat	On 7mph 7mph	Flat	20°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	20°C

Wednesday 13 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 5s		Cross 14mph 18mph	Flat	18°C
2-3ft 6s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 10mph 11mph	0-1ft 3s	19°C
2ft 6s	0-1ft 2s	Cross 8mph 8mph	0-1ft 2s	19°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.