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lyme regis Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:28pm

Swell

1ft

Cross wind

Cross

10mph

11mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

19°C

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		Cross 12mph 17mph	Flat	18°C
Flat		Cross 14mph 18mph	Flat	18°C
Flat		Cross 14mph 20mph	Flat	18°C
Flat		Cross 14mph 20mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 6s		On 11mph 14mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 5s		Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 4s	1ft 18s	Cross 10mph 12mph	1ft 18s	18°C
1ft 15s	1ft 10s	Cross 11mph 15mph	1ft 10s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 18s	0-1ft 4s	On 16mph 19mph	0-1ft 4s	18°C
2ft 16s		On 21mph 24mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 16s		On 19mph 23mph	Flat	18°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 14s	1ft 11s	On 20mph 26mph	1ft 11s	16°C 0.14mm/h
1ft 14s	0-1ft 9s	On 19mph 23mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 14s		On 18mph 21mph	Flat	17°C 0.07mm/h

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 12s	1ft 7s	On 18mph 20mph	1ft 7s	17°C 0.1mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 5s	On 20mph 23mph	0-1ft 5s	17°C 0.21mm/h
Flat		On 23mph 25mph	Flat	17°C 0.21mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 5s	Cross 25mph 30mph	Flat	18°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 5s	Cross 26mph 30mph	Flat	18°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 6s	Cross 24mph 30mph	Flat	18°C 0.07mm/h

Saturday 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 17mph 22mph	1ft 12s	17°C 0.24mm/h
2ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 19mph 24mph	1ft 12s	18°C 0.17mm/h
2-3ft 8s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 19mph 24mph	0-1ft 7s	18°C 0.09mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s		On 7mph 7mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 7s		On 7mph 7mph	Flat	16°C
0-1ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	On 9mph 10mph	0-1ft 7s	17°C

Monday 01 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 4s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 24mph 29mph	0-1ft 6s	16°C 0.35mm/h
0-1ft 6s		On 25mph 29mph	Flat	16°C 0.21mm/h
1-2ft 7s		Cross 23mph 32mph	Flat	15°C 0.53mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 17mph 19mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.1mm/h
0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 32mph 40mph	0-1ft 7s	15°C 2.93mm/h
1-2ft 9s		Cross 42mph 50mph	Flat	17°C 4.02mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 6s	Cross 28mph 33mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
1-2ft 7s	Cross 25mph 28mph	Flat	16°C
2ft 9s	Cross 22mph 24mph	Flat	16°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.