Surf spot

Southbourne

Forecast conditions and map view for Southbourne in UK, South. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: UK, South
Coordinates: 50.7179, -1.7876

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Wave period (s)	3.9	3.9	4	4.5	5.9	4.9	4.5	4.2	4	3.8	4.3	4.8	4.9	4.2	3.7	3.5	3.6	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.8	4.1	3.6	3	4	4	3.4	2.9	3	3.2	3.2	3.6	3.9	4	4.4	3.9	4.5	4.2	3.3	3.3	4.8	6.4	5.6	6	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.2	5.1	5	5	5	5.3	5.1	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	2	1	2	1	1	1	2	2	5	5	3	2	2	4	4	4	3	3	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	2	3	4	3	3	2	2	1	2	1	2	2	2	7	15	17	18	18	18	19	16	13	9	7	7	8
Wind speed (km/h)	10.2	10.6	10.5	19.5	24.7	25.4	21.7	20.1	16.7	19.2	18.9	19.3	16.2	15.8	11.2	11.5	10.9	10.1	8.3	18.5	19.2	21.4	16.5	12.3	11.8	11.5	8.8	14	18.9	18.3	27.7	19.5	15.8	13	17.8	23.5	16.5	18.4	20.1	17.4	15.6	13.7	15.5	23.2	21.9	27.9	22.1	16.1	12.1	12.9	9.8	12.2	13.3	21.6	13.3	11.8
Wind direction	NWCross	WCross-on	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WOnshore	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NNWCross	NWCross	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	NWCross

Southbourne, UK (South Coast) — Surf Spot Description

Southbourne is a south-facing beach break on England’s south coast, near Bournemouth. It picks up decent swell from the English Channel, with the best surf usually coming during autumn and winter when low-pressure systems push in more consistent groundswell.

What it’s like

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun and fairly punchy, but often inconsistent
Best conditions: Mid to larger swells from the south to southwest, with offshore or light northwest winds
Tide: Generally works best around mid tide, though this can vary by sandbar

Wave character

Southbourne tends to produce shifting sandbar waves, so the peaks can move around depending on storms and tides. On a good day, it can offer clean, rideable peaks suitable for beginners through intermediates, with stronger sections when the swell gets up.

Hazards / things to watch

Shifting sandbanks
Strong currents and rips
Crowds in summer
Variable quality due to wind and tide

Vibe

It’s a popular local beach with a relaxed surf scene. When conditions are good, it can get busy, but it’s usually a friendly spot and a solid option when other south coast beaches are picking up too much wind or too much size.