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st oswalds bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:33am

Swell

Flat

Onshore wind

25mph

31mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

14°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s		On 26mph 30mph	Flat	14°C
1-2ft 6s		On 27mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 4s		On 26mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	0-1ft 2s	On 25mph 32mph	0-1ft 2s	14°C
Flat		On 26mph 31mph	Flat	14°C 0.11mm/h
Flat		On 25mph 30mph	Flat	14°C 0.26mm/h
Flat		On 21mph 26mph	Flat	14°C 0.14mm/h
Flat	1ft 5s	On 22mph 27mph	1ft 5s	14°C

Today 29 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 6s	1ft 5s	Cross 14mph 17mph	1ft 5s	12°C 0.33mm/h
1-3ft 5s		Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	12°C 0.37mm/h
0-1ft 5s		Cross 16mph 19mph	Flat	13°C 0.27mm/h

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 8s		Cross 25mph 29mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	0-1ft 4s	Cross 30mph 38mph	0-1ft 4s	14°C 0.32mm/h
Flat	1-2ft 3s	Cross 37mph 47mph	1-2ft 3s	14°C 1.03mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 7s	1ft 8s	Cross 32mph 40mph	1ft 8s	14°C 0.27mm/h
2-3ft 8s	1ft 10s	On 29mph 37mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.23mm/h
1-2ft 5s	1-2ft 9s	On 23mph 31mph	1-2ft 9s	15°C 0.06mm/h

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s	0-2ft 5s	Cross 35mph 44mph	0-2ft 5s	13°C 0.28mm/h
1-2ft 7s	2-3ft 8s	Cross 37mph 47mph	2-3ft 8s	13°C 0.15mm/h
1-2ft 8s	2ft 6s	Cross 35mph 43mph	2ft 6s	13°C

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	On 30mph 35mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C 0.13mm/h
3ft 9s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 31mph 37mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C 0.14mm/h
3ft 7s	1ft 8s	Cross 30mph 35mph	1ft 8s	12°C 0.14mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 13s	On 19mph 23mph	1ft 13s	14°C
0-1ft 11s		On 18mph 24mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 15s	0-1ft 11s	On 21mph 28mph	0-1ft 11s	15°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 27mph 35mph	1-2ft 10s	14°C
4-5ft 12s		Cross 25mph 32mph	Flat	14°C 0.05mm/h
5ft 10s	0-1ft 19s	Cross 21mph 27mph	0-1ft 19s	14°C 0.16mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 14s	1ft 6s	On 16mph 19mph	1ft 6s	13°C
3ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 18mph 20mph	1ft 5s	14°C
3ft 15s	1ft 4s	On 18mph 20mph	1ft 4s	14°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 28mph 37mph	0-1ft 14s	14°C 0.15mm/h
0-1ft 6s	1ft 13s	Cross 35mph 46mph	1ft 13s	14°C 0.59mm/h
1ft 6s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 40mph 55mph	0-1ft 11s	14°C 1.33mm/h

Historical data

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.