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Timezone: Europe/London
Wind: GFS (20251105 00z)
Waves: GFS WAVE (20251105 00z)

Shoreham surf guide

Shoreham is a surf spot located along the coast, known for its unique setup around the harbour arm and the outfall from the nearby power station. The location offers easy access with convenient parking available at the Basin Road car park, making it a decent spot for surfers looking for a quick session. It's a place where you might find some fun waves, but it also tends to attract a crowd, so be prepared for fellow surfers in the water when the conditions are right.

The surfing at Shoreham can be a mixed bag, depending on what's happening with the swells and the winds. The best waves usually come when the swell is from the SouthWest, and you can expect swell sizes ranging from 1ft to 4ft (0.3m to 1.2m). The surf breaks over sand, producing both left and right waves, which is great for different types of surfers. When things are small, paddling is pretty easy, but it can get tough when the onshore winds kick in. The ideal tide height is mid, and it works well for beginners to intermediates. As for board types, you can ride anything from a shortboard to a longboard, or even a bodyboard if that’s your preference.

Autumn and winter are typically the best seasons to hit Shoreham, especially when the big swells roll into the Channel between September and February. Just keep in mind that if there's a wave, the crowd will likely be there too. So, while it can be a fun spot to surf with a chilled local vibe, be ready to share the wave with others!

Surf reports and surf forecasts nearby Shoreham

Shoreham
England, United Kingdom
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Brighton - West Pier
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Brighton West Pier
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Brighton - Wedge
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Brighton - Marina
England, United Kingdom
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Confidence

Confidence tells you how much the weather models agree on the forecast.

  • High confidence: Models agree closely; forecast is reliable.
  • Medium confidence: Some disagreement; conditions may shift slightly.
  • Low confidence: Models diverge; treat forecast with caution.

We calculate the wind confidence by comparing wind speed, gust and direction from multiple models (like GFS, ECMWF, Arome, and Harmonie) and seeing how closely they match. For wave certainty we compare height, period and direction, also on multiple models. They are weighted, meaning that some models count more than others, depending on how good they are for a certain spot.

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Forecast Table

The forecast table (the section on the page with all the numbers) is designed to pack as much information in the screen as possible. Although intimidating at first, it will help you make informed decisions about the waves faster, trust me :D. The table consists of roughly four sections, time and predictions, wind, waves, and tides:

🔮 Time and predictions section

Here we show the forecast thour and the overall surf quality prediction. This is determined based on the wave, wind and tide quality prediction. These individual predictions can be found on the forecast map.

💨 Wind section

The first row on the table (with the 💨 icon) shows wind speed, direction and gust. The more the wind speed the more aggressive the color (from blue, green, orange to red).

🌊 Wave section

The waves section consists of three rows, one for wave height and direction, one for period and one for wave energy. Our algorithm choices the "dominant wave". This is normally the first swell partition, but with heavy local storms it displays the wind waves. If that's the case, we display the numbers in italic and in gray.

🌒 Tide section

The tide section consists of a row with the actual heights per hour (measured at the half hour) and a table that displays the flow of the tide and the extremes (lows and highs).

Forecast map

The forecast map consists of arrows. These arrows represent all wave partitions (swell partitions and wind wave partition) and the wind. This allows you to see things like: a secondary swell or wind waves messes up the surf, or the wind is just a tick offshore so very surfable. Click a metric label in the bottom left to bring that arrow to the front — handy when arrows overlap.

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Short on time? Focus on wave energy. It’s the best single metric to gauge how big and powerful the waves will be.

Click any table cell to jump to that forecast hour. The map will update with forecast arrows, so you can see if wind and swell direction are lining up.

Use the table sidebar to switch units for height and speed.

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Our AI-driven algorithm scores surf quality, shown by green, orange, and gray dots. Each forecast hour is rated for wind, swell, and tide quality, then combined into an overall score. Here’s the scale:

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Bad or No Data

Session logs also feed the algorithm — the more you log, the smarter your forecasts get.

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