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st oswalds bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:39am

Swell

1ft

12s

Onshore wind

35mph

44mph

Falling tide

Low

03:52pm

Weather

16°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 11s	On 34mph 43mph	0-1ft 11s	16°C 0.13mm/h
0-1ft 7s	0-1ft 9s	On 33mph 43mph	0-1ft 9s	16°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 10s		On 34mph 43mph	Flat	15°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 12s		On 36mph 45mph	Flat	16°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 13s		On 36mph 45mph	Flat	16°C 0.13mm/h
1ft 13s	1ft 10s	On 35mph 44mph	1ft 10s	16°C 0.11mm/h
1-2ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 34mph 41mph	1ft 12s	16°C
1ft 7s	1ft 13s	Cross 33mph 39mph	1ft 13s	15°C

Today 16 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 7s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 7s	16°C
0-1ft 6s	1ft 9s	Cross 22mph 25mph	1ft 9s	16°C 0.08mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 8s	On 21mph 23mph	0-1ft 8s	16°C 0.09mm/h

Tommorrow 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 5s	1ft 3s	On 29mph 38mph	1ft 3s	17°C
1-2ft 5s	1ft 4s	Cross 28mph 39mph	1ft 4s	17°C
1ft 5s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 27mph 39mph	0-1ft 6s	17°C 0.06mm/h

Thursday 18 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	1-2ft 12s	On 25mph 36mph	1-2ft 12s	17°C 0.15mm/h
1-3ft 10s	0-1ft 6s	On 24mph 36mph	0-1ft 6s	17°C 0.08mm/h
3-5ft 9s		On 25mph 34mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 9s	16°C
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 10s	17°C
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1ft 10s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 6s	1ft 7s	On 12mph 16mph	1ft 7s	18°C
2ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 9s	18°C
1-2ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 21mph	1ft 9s	17°C

Sunday 21 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s	1-2ft 4s	On 26mph 33mph	1-2ft 4s	16°C 0.08mm/h
2ft 7s	1ft 5s	On 29mph 36mph	1ft 5s	16°C 0.2mm/h
3-5ft 7s	1ft 5s	On 30mph 38mph	1ft 5s	16°C 0.22mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	On 23mph 25mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
0-1ft 11s	On 22mph 22mph	Flat	16°C 0.12mm/h
0-1ft 7s	On 19mph 19mph	Flat	16°C 0.1mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	15°C
1-2ft 8s	Cross 4mph 5mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 15mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 6s	Cross 16mph 17mph	Flat	16°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.