Welcome to our daily update page for paddleboarding conditions across the Purbeck coast

We monitor tides, swell, wind and weather so you don’t have to — from Swanage and Studland to Kimmeridge, Lulworth, and Durdle Door.

Check below for today’s summary, and head out with confidence.

Today’s Coastal Conditions – Purbeck Coast

Updated: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Here’s the latest from Surfline, combining sheltered bay data for paddleboarders with surf‑specific readings where relevant:

Swanage: Flat to 1 ft surf, light onshore breeze, gentle waters ideal for paddleboarding.
Studland Bay: Mostly calm with minimal surf, light winds, great for SUP and kayaking.
Kimmeridge Bay (surf spot): 4–5 ft chest‑to‑head surf, swell 3.6 ft @ 8 s from SW 225°, wind 13 mph WNW with gusts to 18 mph (onshore), water 19 °C.
Lulworth Cove: Calm, flat conditions; excellent for sheltered exploration.
Durdle Door: Light chop only, generally flat surf, pleasant for paddling.
Old Harry Rocks: Light swell expected but conditions remain calm and manageable.

Summary:
Sheltered bays such as Swanage, Studland, Lulworth, and Durdle Door are perfect for paddleboarding and kayaking today. For surfers, Kimmeridge Bay is seeing a solid 4–5 ft SW swell with onshore winds.

Tide, Sun & Air Temperature – Swanage Bay

Tide: Currently around 0.9 m and rising

Water Temp: ~19 °C

Air Temp: ~19 °C with a mild breeze

Sunrise: 05:11 | Sunset: 21:17