When should you surf Viking Bay today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 18 October, around 7h, with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Viking Bay surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Viking Bay (Southern England East).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—15:00
Waves
0.8 m
4 s
Wind
18 km/h
Side-off · NW
Tide
▲ 03:00 · ▼ 09:00 · ▲ 15:00
range 3.1 m
Light
07:19 → 17:59
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.2 m · 2 s · 8 km/h
8h0/100
0.2 m · 2 s · 11 km/h
9h0/100
0.2 m · 2 s · 15 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 10 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 12 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 10 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.2 m · 2 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.2 m · 2 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.2 m · 2 s | 11 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.2 m · 2 s | 15 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.3 m · 2 s | 22 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.3 m · 2 s | 27 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.4 m · 2 s | 24 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.5 m · 3 s | 27 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.5 m · 3 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.6 m · 3 s | 21 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.6 m · 3 s | 24 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.6 m · 3 s | 25 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.7 m · 3 s | 21 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.7 m · 3 s | 23 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.7 m · 3 s | 23 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Viking Bay today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 03:00 · ▼ 09:00 · ▲ 15:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Viking Bay 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 Viking Bay.