When should you surf Highcliffe today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 21 October, around 10h, with a 61/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Highcliffe surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Highcliffe (Southern England West).
Best score today
—7h05
Now
—16:00
Waves
0.8 m
5 s
Wind
14 km/h
Side-off · NW
Tide
▼ 07:00 · ▲ 10:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▼ 20:00
range 0.7 m
Light
07:31 → 18:12
Best windows today
7h050/100
0.8 m · 5 s · 21 km/h
8h0/100
0.7 m · 5 s · 16 km/h
9h0/100
0.7 m · 5 s · 16 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 11 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 01:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · N | high tide |
| 12:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · NW | mid-tide |
| 13:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 14:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.5 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.5 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.5 m · 5 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.5 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.5 m · 5 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 11 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Highcliffe today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 07:00 · ▲ 10:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▼ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Highcliffe 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 Highcliffe.