Saturday 10 October 2026
Messy 3-4 foot (0.9-1.2m) surf on the west coast, but probably enough wind for a decent enough kite session. The slim chance of some clean and rideable bodysurf waves at Petit Bot. Good swimming conditions at Fermain. Low water will be around 1:30pm. High water at 7:20pm (9.5m and V splashy on the west coast).
Sunday 11 October 2026
increasingly clean 2-4 foot (0.6-1.2m) surf on the west coast. That’s some pretty decent swimming conditions both there and on the north coast too. High water will be 9.5m 7:40am and at 8pm. Low water will be at 2pm.
Monday 12 October 2026
The west coast will host some gorgeously clean surf, even better than the previous day. The wave size being around 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5m). Once again, the west and north coast will be best for swimmers. But care will have to be taken to stay safe around the large tides and swell. High water will be about 9.5m again, at both 8:15am and 8:30pm. Low water will be at 2:40pm
The Rest of Next Week
The surf will be mostly clean, with the wind only turning properly onshore on Friday. Waves will be 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9m) at times, 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8m) at other times. High tides will be in the mornings (reducing day by day until only 8m on Friday morning). Low tides will be in the afternoons.
Beach etiquette
The sea and the beach belong to the earth (and the fish.)
Everyone has a right to use it. Nobody is more entitled than anyone else. Do so respectfully of all those around you.
Respect the environment. Take your litter home. Park considerately. Drive cautiously. Be aware of others (especially residents) in how you use the area.
All beaches have clear guidance at their entrances about safety and conditions on the beach and in the water. Be sure to read these.
Most beaches have zoned areas indicating where different usages and watersports are allowed.
Do not swim in the surf zones. Do not surf in the swim zones.
Vazon Bay is the beginner's beach. It has an area specifically reserved for novice surfers (north of the central steps; behind the restaurant). It's where the surf school is.
The reef at Vazon is mostly for experienced surfers. Most other breaks in Guernsey are unsuitable for novices.
Surf etiquette
All surfers should learn and follow these simple rules to maximise everyone's enjoyment of the water together!
- Right of way: nearest the break has right of way
- Don't drop in: if someone's on the wave, wait for another
- Paddle sensibly: paddle out through the foam out of the way of others on waves
- Hold on to your board (aka: don't ditch): your board is your lifeline but also a massive liability; hold on to it at all costs and for the safety of yourself and of others around you
- Don't snake (aka: don't steal position) - wait your turn!
- Avoid packed lineups: if a take-off is already crowded, don't make it worse. Find a different take-off
- Share the waves: there's plenty to go round
- Be humble and kind: if you make a mistake, apologise. Be gracious if you're the recipient of that.
- Novices: respect the experienced surfers around you. They can help you get better.
- Old guys: be tolerant of novices. Share your wisdom. You were a beginner once.
Did you know?
There is a 50-year old legal requirement to have third party insurance to go longboarding in Guernsey!
A longboard is defined as 'a board used for the purpose of riding the surf measuring more than five feet in length along a horizontal plane between the two most distant extremities of the board'!
No mention of paddleboards, kitesurfing, windsurfing or kayaks though!