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Brighton surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.1 m 10 s WSW · Swell 2: 0.1 m 5 s WSW · Wind waves: 1.3 m 5 s NE
Best window this week: Wednesday 09:00 GMT — 0.5 2.1 m (6.8 ft) at 6 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (196° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 0.8–1.5 m (2.7–5.1 ft) | 5 s | ENE | 23 kt offshore | 06:54–16:33 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.5–2.0 m (4.9–6.6 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 24 kt cross-offshore | 06:55–16:31 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.5 B 0 · A 0 | 1.7–2.1 m (5.7–6.8 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 25 kt cross-offshore | 06:57–16:29 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.5 B 0 · A 0 | 0.8–1.8 m (2.5–5.9 ft) | 5 s | E | 19 kt cross-shore | 06:59–16:28 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2–0.6 m (0.8–2.1 ft) | 4 s | E | 10 kt cross-shore | 07:01–16:26 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1–0.2 m (0.5–0.7 ft) | 9 s | WSW | 7 kt cross-offshore | 07:02–16:24 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.3 B 1 · A 0 | 0.2–1.1 m (0.6–3.6 ft) | 3 s | SSE | 13 kt cross-shore | 07:04–16:23 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.3 m (4.4 ft) | 5 s ENE | 21 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 15:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.5 m (5.0 ft) | 6 s ENE | 24 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 18:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.5 m (5.1 ft) | 6 s ENE | 24 kt NNE offshore |
| Mon 21:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 6 s ENE | 24 kt NNE offshore |
| Tue 00:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.5 m (5.0 ft) | 5 s ENE | 25 kt NNE offshore |
| Tue 03:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 6 s ENE | 24 kt NNE offshore |
| Tue 06:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 6 s ENE | 24 kt NE offshore |
| Tue 09:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 6 s ENE | 26 kt NNE offshore |
| Tue 12:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.7 m (5.5 ft) | 6 s ENE | 22 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 15:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 6 s ENE | 22 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 18:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.7 m (5.5 ft) | 6 s ENE | 25 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 21:00 | 0.5 B 0 · A 0 | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | 6 s ENE | 27 kt E cross-offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Sandettie Lightship (62304), 139 km from Brighton, reported 1 h before this update. sea is smaller than the model by 0.4 m (1.1 ft).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 1.8 m (5.7 ft) |
wind 24 kt NNE · water 13.4 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Brighton tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (GMT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 10:30 (-1.6 m / -5.3 ft) · High 16:50 (+1.7 m / +5.5 ft) · Low 23:10 (-1.8 m / -5.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 05:40 (+1.7 m / +5.5 ft) · Low 12:00 (-1.5 m / -5.0 ft) · High 18:10 (+1.6 m / +5.3 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 00:30 (-1.8 m / -5.9 ft) · High 07:00 (+1.8 m / +5.9 ft) · Low 13:10 (-1.7 m / -5.5 ft) · High 19:20 (+1.8 m / +5.8 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 01:40 (-2.0 m / -6.5 ft) · High 08:00 (+2.0 m / +6.7 ft) · Low 14:10 (-2.0 m / -6.5 ft) · High 20:20 (+2.0 m / +6.6 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 02:40 (-2.2 m / -7.3 ft) · High 08:50 (+2.3 m / +7.6 ft) · Low 15:00 (-2.3 m / -7.4 ft) · High 21:10 (+2.3 m / +7.5 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 03:20 (-2.4 m / -8.0 ft) · High 09:30 (+2.5 m / +8.3 ft) · Low 15:50 (-2.5 m / -8.3 ft) · High 21:50 (+2.5 m / +8.2 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 04:00 (-2.6 m / -8.5 ft) · High 10:10 (+2.7 m / +8.8 ft) · Low 16:20 (-2.7 m / -8.8 ft) · High 22:30 (+2.6 m / +8.6 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.1 East Wittering 51 km · 1.3 m (4.1 ft) now
- 0.1 Bracklesham Bay 52 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 0.1 West Wittering 53 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 0.2 Highcliffe-on-Sea 110 km · 1.0 m (3.4 ft) now
- 0.2 Bournemouth 121 km · 1.0 m (3.4 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Europe/London). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (50.50, -0.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.