Locations within 60 miles of Ringstead Bay
Ringstead Bay Forecast
Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.
Current conditions
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What are the conditions at Ringstead Bay today? (4 Sept)
Today at Ringstead Bay: Epic! for kite foiling — 94/100 for expert level. Wind 13 kn W · Waves 1.9 m, 6 s · Tide 0.5–-1.1 m. Best window around 08:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Ringstead Bay: 1.9m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the late morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 19°C / 65°F.
Forecast updated · ShorSense™
One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.
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Built from the sea floor up.

Seafloor mapping
National met-office wind models
Coastal propagation
Per-sport scoring
In context.
A quiet shingle bay on the Jurassic Coast, about 700m long, revealing sand and rockpools at low tide, with an offshore rocky reef at the western end uncovering at low tide. A reef break, best with SSW swell and NE offshore wind, suiting experienced surfers and wave-riding kiters; clear water near the breakwater suits snorkelling. Kitesurfing needs a permit. Dogs allowed year-round; no lifeguard service, though a defibrillator is on site.
- Coords
- 50.6310°N, 2.3536°W
- Facing
- S
- Nearest
- Ringstead
- Swell now
- NE 42°
- Wind now
- W 270°
- Tide
- Tracked
- Updated
- 2026-06-16
- Surf
- Windsurf
- Kite
- Kite Foil
- Wing
- E-Foil
- Paddleboarding
- Swim
- Kayak
- Canoe
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Frequently asked questions.
Is Ringstead Bay good for surfing today?
Ringstead Bay scores 76/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Good. Wind 13 kn W · Waves 1.9 m, 6 s · Tide 0.5–-1.1 m. Best window around 23:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.
What is the wind like at Ringstead Bay today?
Wind at Ringstead Bay today: 13 kn W (gusting 33 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.
What are the wave conditions at Ringstead Bay today?
Waves at Ringstead Bay today: 1.9 m, 6 s period from NE, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.
What time is best for surfing at Ringstead Bay today?
The best window for surfing at Ringstead Bay today is around 23:00 UTC, when conditions score 76/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.
Is Ringstead Bay suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, Ringstead Bay scores 29/100 today for surfing — Poor. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.
What water sports can I do at Ringstead Bay?
Ringstead Bay is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.
Where is Ringstead Bay?
Ringstead Bay is a coastal location near Ringstead in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.
How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Ringstead Bay?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Ringstead Bay, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.
Is 4Shor any good?
For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.
Is 4Shor for me?
If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊
Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?
Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.
What's the science behind 4Shor?
4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.
Is it really a free trial?
Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.
I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?
Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.
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