Compton Bay
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.2m S
Wind: 12 km/h NE (offshore)
Beach faces: SSW
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:33Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 13°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.3m swell at 7s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Compton Bay. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Compton Bay
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 1). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Compton Bay.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Compton Bay
Compton Bay is a picturesque, exposed beach break situated on the south-west coast of the Isle of Wight. The bathymetry features shifting silica sandbars overlying a scattered chalk and greensand reef base. The bay functions optimally when capturing moderate south-westerly groundswells funnelling up the English Channel, groomed by a north-easterly offshore wind. The interaction between the sand and the underlying rock structures creates peaky, A-frame waves offering both left and right-hand rides. While the waves can become disorganised during heavy winter storms, medium-sized swells provide steep, workable walls. The presence of submerged rocks and occasionally strong littoral currents dictates that this spot is best suited for intermediate surfers. It requires capable wave-reading skills to navigate the shifting peaks and avoid the hidden reef sections during low tide, offering an excellent, consistent venue for progressing foundational surfing techniques.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Compton Bay. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
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.
When is the best time to surf Compton Bay?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.