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We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Bracklesham Bay. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early July.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Bracklesham Bay is the week of 23 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Small waves but still worth a paddle for keen surfers. Short-period wind swell: expect weak, crumbly faces. Moderate wind adding texture to the faces. Conditions improving through the afternoon.
Heads up: jellyfish: high.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 67% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Noticeably cleaner air than a typical city. Good conditions for prolonged outdoor activity.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 21:00
Reduced water clarity: ~3m visibility
High sediment levels, possible runoff or storm disturbance
Updated 10:33
Local knowledge and community tips for Bracklesham Bay
Bracklesham Bay is a flat, exposed stretch of coastline in West Sussex. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle with a very gradual slope into the Channel. It picks up whatever south-westerly wind swell is running but rarely produces anything above waist height. When it does work, the waves are gentle, rolling, and ideal for absolute beginners and SUP riders. Do not expect performance surf here.
Needs a solid south-westerly blow in the Channel to push anything rideable onto the beach. A northerly offshore wind helps give some structure to the otherwise messy faces. The best windows are winter storms between November and February. Even then, clean days with actual shape are rare. It is a quantity-over-quality venue.
Look for wherever the sand has temporarily banked up between the shingle patches. The western end of the bay sometimes produces slightly better shape. On the rare bigger days, defined peaks can appear along the mid-section where the seabed has a slightly steeper gradient.
Strong lateral currents run along the shingle banks. The mix of sand and flint makes the seabed uneven and occasionally sharp underfoot. The gradual slope means waves break a long way out on lower tides, creating a long paddle. Cold water and onshore winds are the norm rather than the exception.
Free roadside parking along the seafront. A short walk across the shingle to the waterline. The beach is fully exposed to the weather with no shelter. Basic facilities in the village nearby.
Almost nobody surfs here. You might see the occasional longboarder or SUP rider on a good day but generally you will have the water to yourself. It is not worth travelling for, but if you live locally and the Channel is producing, it offers uncrowded practice waves.
Do not drive here expecting surf unless you have checked multiple forecasts and confirmed there is genuinely something running. The best sessions coincide with mid-tide on a pushing flow after a day or two of strong south-westerlies. If Bracklesham is working well, the Witterings will likely be better.
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Conditions at Bracklesham Bay tend to be best between 05:00 to 08:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 4/100
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View Best Time to Go →Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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