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st oswalds bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:06pm

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

7mph

8mph

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		Off 13mph 18mph	Flat	18°C
Flat		Cross 13mph 17mph	Flat	18°C
Flat		Cross 13mph 18mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 9s		Cross 13mph 18mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 16s	Cross 11mph 13mph	0-1ft 16s	18°C
1ft 5s	1ft 8s	On 7mph 8mph	1ft 8s	19°C
1ft 5s	1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 15s	19°C
1-2ft 15s	1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 12mph	1ft 9s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 18s	1ft 5s	On 15mph 18mph	1ft 5s	18°C
4ft 18s	1ft 6s	On 19mph 22mph	1ft 6s	18°C
3-4ft 17s	0-1ft 4s	On 18mph 22mph	0-1ft 4s	18°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 6s	On 19mph 26mph	1ft 6s	17°C 0.1mm/h
1ft 12s	1ft 3s	On 18mph 23mph	1ft 3s	17°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 14s	1ft 10s	On 17mph 19mph	1ft 10s	17°C

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s		On 17mph 19mph	Flat	17°C 0.06mm/h
0-1ft 8s	1ft 10s	On 20mph 23mph	1ft 10s	17°C 0.07mm/h
1-2ft 7s	1ft 13s	On 24mph 25mph	1ft 13s	17°C 0.11mm/h

Friday 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 5s	1ft 8s	Cross 25mph 30mph	1ft 8s	18°C 0.14mm/h
1ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 26mph 30mph	1ft 9s	18°C 0.08mm/h
0-1ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 25mph 29mph	0-1ft 7s	18°C 0.05mm/h

Saturday 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 22mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C 0.16mm/h
1ft 7s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 19mph 24mph	1-2ft 10s	18°C 0.11mm/h
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 20mph 24mph	0-1ft 9s	18°C 0.06mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	16°C
2ft 7s	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	16°C
1-2ft 7s	On 9mph 9mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	On 26mph 29mph	Flat	16°C 0.35mm/h
0-1ft 6s	On 26mph 29mph	Flat	16°C 0.25mm/h
Flat	Cross 27mph 31mph	Flat	15°C 0.43mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	2ft 12s	Cross 18mph 19mph	2ft 12s	15°C 0.1mm/h
1-2ft 5s	1ft 7s	Cross 33mph 39mph	1ft 7s	15°C 1.98mm/h
2ft 9s		Cross 42mph 52mph	Flat	17°C 3.16mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s		Cross 31mph 34mph	Flat	16°C 0.25mm/h
1ft 7s		Cross 27mph 29mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
1-2ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 24mph 26mph	1ft 11s	17°C

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.