rest bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:07pm

Swell

1ft

5s

Onshore wind

On

9mph

20mph

Falling tide

Low

02:10am

Weather

14°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 29 Aug

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-3ft 6s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 11mph 17mph	1-2ft 6s	13°C 2.08mm/h
	1ft 5s	0-1ft 3s	On 8mph 12mph	0-1ft 3s	13°C 1.99mm/h
	1ft 9s	1ft 8s	On 8mph 13mph	1ft 8s	15°C 0.63mm/h
	1ft 7s	0-1ft 6s	On 13mph 17mph	0-1ft 6s	17°C 0.15mm/h
	1ft 8s		On 17mph 20mph	Flat	17°C 0.12mm/h
	2ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	On 16mph 21mph	0-1ft 8s	16°C 0.09mm/h
	1-2ft 6s	1ft 10s	On 11mph 21mph	1ft 10s	15°C
	1ft 5s	1ft 9s	On 7mph 11mph	1ft 9s	13°C

Today 30 Aug

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 9s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 13mph 23mph	1-2ft 8s	18°C 0.06mm/h
	3ft 9s	1ft 6s	Cross 18mph 32mph	1ft 6s	18°C 0.58mm/h
	0-2ft 4s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 22mph 35mph	0-1ft 7s	17°C 0.76mm/h

Tommorrow 31 Aug

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-2ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 18mph 26mph	1ft 11s	17°C 0.28mm/h
	1-2ft 9s		On 18mph 26mph	Flat	17°C 0.33mm/h
	2-3ft 7s		Cross 15mph 24mph	Flat	16°C 0.34mm/h

Monday 01 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 10s		On 18mph 25mph	Flat	16°C 0.62mm/h
	1-2ft 7s		On 18mph 24mph	Flat	16°C 0.59mm/h
	1ft 8s	1ft 7s	On 16mph 26mph	1ft 7s	15°C 0.45mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 10s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 13mph 17mph	1-2ft 8s	16°C 0.14mm/h
	2-3ft 10s	1-2ft 10s	Off 15mph 23mph	1-2ft 10s	15°C 0.76mm/h
	2ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 18mph 28mph	1ft 5s	14°C 1.76mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	On 12mph 14mph	0-1ft 7s	17°C
	1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	On 11mph 12mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C
	2ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 11s	16°C

Thursday 04 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Off 10mph 14mph	0-1ft 10s	15°C 0.16mm/h
	2ft 11s		Cross 10mph 17mph	Flat	15°C 0.86mm/h
	2ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 16mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C 1.76mm/h

Friday 05 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-2ft 9s	1ft 9s	On 9mph 11mph	1ft 9s	17°C
	1ft 10s	1ft 9s	On 10mph 11mph	1ft 9s	18°C
	1ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1ft 9s	16°C

Saturday 06 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 8s	1ft 8s	Cross 11mph 14mph	1ft 8s	16°C
	1ft 7s	0-1ft 8s	On 11mph 14mph	0-1ft 8s	16°C
	1ft 8s		On 8mph 14mph	Flat	15°C

Sunday 07 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 7s		Cross 8mph 11mph	Flat	16°C
	0-1ft 7s		Cross 8mph 10mph	Flat	18°C
	1ft 6s		Cross 7mph 11mph	Flat	16°C

Location guide

Rest Bay, located in the United Kingdom, is quite a popular spot for surfers. It gets quite busy, especially during the weekends and holidays, as the area draws water sports enthusiasts, particularly surfers from across the nation. Surf conditions at Rest Bay can be challenging but exciting due to its rugged and variable landscapes. This beach break presents a variety of peaks that can offer both left and right-hand waves, thereby accommodating a multitude of surfing styles. So, whether you're more partial to building up speed on a right-hand rip or throwing yourself into a daring left-hand cutback, there's a peak at Rest Bay that will suit your style. The waves at Rest Bay are heavily dependent on the tides. At low tide, the waves flatten out, creating a relatively slow ride, while high tide makes for fast, hollow waves which experienced surfers often find satisfying. Consistent swells come from the west and the northwest, which means this beach break is at its best during off-shore easterly winds. However, while the swell and wind direction are often quite favourable here, it's important to note that conditions can change quickly. Surf forecasts are, therefore, critical here, given the variety of factors that can impact day-to-day surfing. This means that while Rest Bay can often offer the perfect wave, it also necessitates respect and understanding of the surf conditions to ensure a safe surfing session. Overall, Rest Bay offers a rewarding experience for a broad spectrum of surfers. Its steady swells, varied peaks, and dependency on tides make for a challenging yet exciting surf spot. It is a deciduous destination that requires a surfer's vigilance about changing weather conditions, but it ultimately gifts an incomparable surfing experience.

Last updated: 29/08/25 12:00am