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rest bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:51am

Swell

3ft

Onshore wind

8mph

11mph

Falling tide

Low

01:44pm

Weather

17°C

20°C

2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 16 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-5ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 10mph 17mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.09mm/h
3-4ft 8s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 5mph 10mph	1-2ft 10s	13°C 0.07mm/h
3ft 8s	2ft 9s	On 7mph 10mph	2ft 9s	16°C
2ft 8s	1ft 6s	On 9mph 10mph	1ft 6s	19°C
2ft 8s	0-1ft 5s	On 9mph 10mph	0-1ft 5s	18°C
2ft 8s	0-1ft 7s	On 8mph 11mph	0-1ft 7s	17°C
2ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	On 4mph 6mph	0-1ft 6s	16°C 0.06mm/h
2ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	On 3mph 7mph	0-1ft 6s	16°C 0.07mm/h

Today 17 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	1ft 8s	On 12mph 17mph	1ft 8s	19°C 0.06mm/h
2-3ft 8s	0-1ft 10s	On 11mph 15mph	0-1ft 10s	21°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 8s	On 11mph 17mph	0-1ft 8s	20°C

Tommorrow 18 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s		On 10mph 11mph	Flat	20°C 0.1mm/h
2ft 8s	0-1ft 4s	On 11mph 15mph	0-1ft 4s	20°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 8s	1ft 7s	On 10mph 16mph	1ft 7s	18°C 0.05mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	Cross 9mph 16mph	Flat	15°C 0.29mm/h
2ft 9s	On 13mph 18mph	Flat	16°C 0.89mm/h
1-2ft 9s	On 12mph 18mph	Flat	15°C 0.82mm/h

Sunday 20 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 6s	0-1ft 5s	On 16mph 22mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C 0.34mm/h
1ft 6s	1ft 9s	On 15mph 20mph	1ft 9s	17°C 0.64mm/h
1ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	On 11mph 14mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C 0.61mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 9s	On 13mph 16mph	1ft 9s	18°C
0-1ft 7s	1ft 8s	On 15mph 18mph	1ft 8s	18°C
1ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	On 14mph 19mph	0-1ft 5s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 4s	0-1ft 3s	On 6mph 11mph	0-1ft 3s	16°C 0.06mm/h
1-2ft 6s		On 14mph 24mph	Flat	17°C
2ft 8s		On 11mph 24mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 10s	On 12mph 16mph	1ft 10s	18°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 5s	On 14mph 16mph	0-1ft 5s	19°C
1-2ft 6s		On 16mph 22mph	Flat	18°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s		On 9mph 11mph	Flat	19°C
1-2ft 8s	1ft 4s	On 12mph 12mph	1ft 4s	19°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 5s	On 11mph 15mph	0-1ft 5s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 8s		On 6mph 6mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	On 10mph 9mph	0-1ft 6s	21°C
1ft 9s	1ft 6s	Cross 11mph 12mph	1ft 6s	19°C

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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.

rest bay Surf Report

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Last updated: 16/07/25 12:00am

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