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Benone beach Surf 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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Is Benone beach good for surfing today? (4 Sept)
Today at Benone beach: Excellent for surfing — 82/100 for intermediate level. Wind 24 kn W · Waves 0.9 m, 11 s · Tide 0.3–-0.5 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Benone beach: 0.9m waves with very strong cross-shore wind. Windsurfing looks Epic! in the midday, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 16°C / 61°F.
Forecast updated · ShorSense™
One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.
Today plus the next two days are free for everyone — scored in 3-hour windows, just like the app. The full 8-day forecast lives in the 4Shor app.
Built from the sea floor up.

Seafloor mapping
National met-office wind models
Coastal propagation
Per-sport scoring
In context.
An 11km north-facing sandy strand backed by one of the region's largest dune systems, with a pure sand bottom free of rocks or reef. Beach-break peaks shift along its length, suiting surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing, with zoned areas for swimming and jet skis. RNLI lifeguards patrol July-August, 10am-6pm; no cover otherwise. The north end is access-restricted when the adjacent firing range is active. Rip currents can develop with bigger swell.
- Coords
- 55.1691°N, 6.8741°W
- Facing
- N
- Nearest
- Downhill
- Swell now
- NW 307°
- Wind now
- W 263°
- 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.
What is the wind like at Benone beach today?
Wind at Benone beach today: 24 kn W (gusting 39 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 Benone beach today?
Waves at Benone beach today: 0.9 m, 11 s period from NW, 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 Benone beach today?
The best window for surfing at Benone beach today is around 05:00 UTC, when conditions score 82/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.
Is Benone beach suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, Benone beach scores 89/100 today for surfing — Excellent. 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 Benone beach?
Benone beach 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 Benone beach?
Benone beach is a coastal location near Downhill 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 Benone beach?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Benone beach, 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.
How do I get 4Shor?
4Shor is live on the App Store and Google Play — download and subscribe for your 7-day free trial.






