When should you surf Folkestone today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Folkestone today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Folkestone surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Folkestone (Southern England East).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—16:00
Waves
0.6 m
6 s
Wind
17 km/h
Side-off · NW
Tide
▲ 02:00 · ▼ 09:00 · ▲ 14:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 4.6 m
Light
07:20 → 18:00
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.4 m · 5 s · 12 km/h
8h0/100
0.4 m · 5 s · 12 km/h
9h0/100
0.4 m · 4 s · 12 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.4 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 10 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 12 km/h · W | low tide |
| 10:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 30 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 30 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 29 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 29 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 28 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 17 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 17 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 17 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Folkestone today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 02:00 · ▼ 09:00 · ▲ 14:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Folkestone suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Folkestone.