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Chalkwell 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 Chalkwell Beach good for surfing today? (4 Sept)
Today at Chalkwell Beach: Don't Bother for surfing — 18/100 for beginner level. Wind 15 kn W · Waves 0.2 m, 2 s · Tide 1.3–-2.0 m. Today's conditions at Chalkwell Beach: 0.2m waves with strong cross-shore wind. Windsurfing looks Excellent in the early morning, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 67°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.
A narrow, sandy Thames Estuary beach that reveals broad tidal mudflats at low water, backed by a seaside promenade with cafes and a tidal paddling pool. Flat, calm water rather than surf suits SUP paddleboarding, windsurfing and swimming, best within about 2.5 hours of high tide; northerly winds bring flat sheltered water. A partially submerged stone obelisk lies just offshore. Dogs banned 1 May-30 September; a seasonal lifeguard service patrols.
- Coords
- 51.5367°N, 0.6757°E
- Facing
- S
- Nearest
- Leigh on Sea
- Swell now
- NE 40°
- Wind now
- W 261°
- 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 Chalkwell Beach today?
Wind at Chalkwell Beach today: 15 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 Chalkwell Beach today?
Waves at Chalkwell Beach today: 0.2 m, 2 s period from NE, surging character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.
Is Chalkwell Beach suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, Chalkwell Beach scores 92/100 today for wing 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 Chalkwell Beach?
Chalkwell 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 Chalkwell Beach?
Chalkwell Beach is a coastal location near Leigh on Sea 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 Chalkwell Beach?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Chalkwell 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?
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