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Birling Gap Surf Forecast
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Birling Gap surfForecast / South Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Birling Gap this week:
The surf forecast for Birling Gap over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birling Gap in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 28th Jan) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birling Gap over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 8 | 7 | 5 | 43 | 956 | 437 | 2676 | 936 | 302 | 285 | 173 | 104 | 110 | 159 | 1088 | 1180 | 3102 | 6427 | 2024 | 346 | 214 | 235 | 327 | 79 | 93 | 229 | 35 | 230 | 314 | 44 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:32PM 4.70 | 5:02AM 4.74 | 5:33PM 4.46 | 6:11AM 4.55 | 6:55PM 4.38 | 7:33AM 4.58 | 8:15PM 4.55 | 8:42AM 4.82 | 9:16PM 4.90 | 9:36AM 5.19 | 10:05PM 5.33 | 10:22AM 5.61 | 10:48PM 5.78 | 11:04AM 6.02 | 11:29PM 6.19 | 11:44AM 6.36 | 12:08AM 6.52 | 12:24PM 6.59 | 12:48AM 6.72 | 1:04PM 6.68 | 1:29AM 6.76 | 1:45PM 6.61 | 2:10AM 6.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:47AM 1.78 | 11:06PM 1.85 | 11:42AM 1.97 | 12:04AM 2.03 | 12:45PM 2.04 | 1:12AM 2.09 | 1:54PM 1.96 | 2:23AM 1.97 | 3:01PM 1.71 | 3:27AM 1.70 | 3:59PM 1.35 | 4:22AM 1.35 | 4:48PM 0.94 | 5:09AM 0.98 | 5:32PM 0.56 | 5:53AM 0.66 | 6:13PM 0.25 | 6:34AM 0.43 | 6:53PM 0.07 | 7:15AM 0.31 | 7:33PM 0.03 | 7:57AM 0.32 | 8:14PM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:34 | - | - | 4:36 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:38 | - | - | 4:40 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 4 | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -1 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 | -1 | -6 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, gales from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, severe gales from the S by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Birling Gap Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Birling Gap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Birling Gap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Birling Gap surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Birling Gap) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Birling Gap may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in South Coast of England? If you are looking for accommodation near Birling Gap, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Seaford which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Newhaven which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Hailsham, Eastbourne and Herstmonceux.
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