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Stokes Bay Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
13kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.8m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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What are the conditions at Stokes Bay today? (4 Sept)

Today at Stokes Bay: Epic! for kite foiling — 94/100 for expert level. Wind 13 kn W · Waves 0.4 m, 2 s · Tide 0.9–-1.6 m. Best window around 12:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Stokes Bay: 0.4m waves with moderate onshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the midday, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 68°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
84/100Excellent
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
84
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 94 · 12
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 84
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
17kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.8m
falling
Period
2s
Water
20°C
Swell
N 13°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
81
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 91 · 00
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 81
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
mushy
Wind
5kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.0m
falling
Period
3s
Water
20°C
Swell
N 16°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Epic!
91
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 93 · 09
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 91
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
mushy
Wind
8kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.4m
falling
Period
3s
Water
20°C
Swell
SE 134°
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03 · Location

In context.

A long SW-facing shingle beach on the eastern Solent with no surf break; wave height is minimal and conditions are mostly wind-chop, suited to windsurfing, wing-foiling, dinghy sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking. Slipways are zoned by craft type and jet-skis are banned from all of them. There is no lifeguard service, but a volunteer inshore rescue lifeboat station operates on-site around the clock. Tidal currents run strongly, especially on the ebb.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.7808°N, 1.1538°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
Alverstoke
Swell now
N 9°
Wind now
W 268°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Stokes Bay good for surfing today?

Stokes Bay scores 18/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Don't Bother. Wind 13 kn W · Waves 0.4 m, 2 s · Tide 0.9–-1.6 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Stokes Bay today?

Wind at Stokes Bay today: 13 kn W (gusting 32 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 Stokes Bay today?

Waves at Stokes Bay today: 0.4 m, 2 s period from N, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Stokes Bay suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Stokes Bay scores 91/100 today for kite foiling — Epic!. 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 Stokes Bay?

Stokes 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 Stokes Bay?

Stokes Bay is a coastal location near Alverstoke 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 Stokes Bay?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Stokes 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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