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st oswalds bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:26pm

Swell

Flat

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

30mph

38mph

Falling tide

Low

12:09am

Weather

12°C

13°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		On 4mph 5mph	Flat	10°C
0-1ft 7s		Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	10°C
Flat		Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	10°C
0-1ft 6s		On 7mph 8mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 8s		On 14mph 16mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 23mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C 0.21mm/h
Flat		Cross 26mph 31mph	Flat	12°C 0.69mm/h
Flat		Cross 30mph 38mph	Flat	12°C 0.79mm/h

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 12s	On 16mph 26mph	0-1ft 12s	13°C 0.08mm/h
0-1ft 6s		On 24mph 35mph	Flat	14°C 0.23mm/h
1ft 9s		Cross 32mph 46mph	Flat	14°C 0.23mm/h

Tommorrow 06 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 8s	0-1ft 10s	On 9mph 12mph	0-1ft 10s	10°C
1-3ft 7s	0-2ft 9s	Cross 17mph 24mph	0-2ft 9s	11°C
1ft 9s	1-3ft 12s	On 27mph 36mph	1-3ft 12s	13°C 0.11mm/h

Saturday 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 5s	1ft 8s	Cross 36mph 43mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 5s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 34mph 38mph	1-2ft 7s	9°C 0.09mm/h
2-3ft 8s	1-3ft 7s	Cross 32mph 34mph	1-3ft 7s	8°C 0.1mm/h

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 10s	2ft 13s	Cross 18mph 21mph	2ft 13s	6°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 26mph 32mph	1-2ft 12s	7°C
2ft 12s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 29mph 38mph	0-1ft 8s	8°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 29mph 38mph	Flat	8°C 0.12mm/h
0-1ft 9s	Off 29mph 37mph	Flat	8°C 0.06mm/h
2ft 6s	Cross 27mph 36mph	Flat	8°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 21mph 26mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Cross 20mph 24mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Cross 19mph 23mph	Flat	7°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 12s	Off 11mph 13mph	Flat	6°C
1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	6°C
1ft 4s	Cross 3mph 4mph	Flat	7°C

Thursday 12 Dec

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 10s	On 14mph 15mph	Flat	11°C 0.25mm/h
2ft 6s	Cross 11mph 12mph	Flat	10°C 0.12mm/h
1-2ft 5s	Cross 9mph 9mph	Flat	10°C 0.33mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 5s	Cross 13mph 20mph	Flat	8°C
3-5ft 7s	Cross 15mph 22mph	Flat	8°C 0.13mm/h
4-5ft 8s	Cross 19mph 26mph	Flat	9°C 0.52mm/h

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Location guide

Surfing conditions at St Oswalds Bay in the United Kingdom present an enticing challenge for experienced surfers. Located near the remarkable limestone arch of Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast, the beach isn't easily accessible, which lends the location a certain exclusivity. The relatively unknown surfing spot often gets overlooked in favor of nearby, more renowned beaches. The majority of the bay features a rocky beach with shingle and pebbled areas. Although not the sandy paradise one might wish for, when conditions are right, the waves here can be sublime. To try and catch these conditions, patience and timing are key. Optimum surfing conditions are when there is a large groundswell combined with an offshore wind direction from the north. The waves are powerful and rip currents can be strong. Therefore, it's imperative that only experienced surfers, comfortable with larger waves and challenging conditions, attempt to surf here. St Oswalds Bay can also be quite tranquil, with the turquoise water beautifully contrasting the white towering chalk cliffs — a visual treat on a sunny day. It's a picturesque location even if you just want to view the waves from the cliff-top coast path, watching as the waves crash in from the English Channel. In addition, the bay can sometimes play host to some fairly sizable swells, making for some very exciting and high-intensity sessions. Do remember though, even for seasoned surfers, safety should always come first at St Oswalds Bay due to the hidden hazards underneath and the powerful currents. Being mindful of tide times and conditions is also essential, as it is possible to get cut off by the tide. In conclusion, St Oswalds Bay, with its rugged allure and surf potential, is definitely a destination to consider for the experienced surfer seeking uncharted territories to explore.