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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mounts Bay (Penzance) this week:
The surf forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mounts Bay (Penzance) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 37 | 34 | 20 | 957 | 818 | 806 | 418 | 274 | 112 | 49 | 5 | 38 | 85 | 143 | 302 | 1257 | 520 | 792 | 944 | 951 | 358 | 114 | 82 | 42 | 88 | 54 | 95 | 51 | 66 | 189 | 167 | 131 | 100 | 68 | 75 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:32PM 5.30 | 6:46AM 5.25 | 7:03PM 5.27 | 7:18AM 5.15 | 7:37PM 5.18 | 7:54AM 4.98 | 8:14PM 5.03 | 8:35AM 4.76 | 9:00PM 4.83 | 9:27AM 4.50 | 10:00PM 4.61 | 10:39AM 4.28 | 11:20PM 4.49 | 12:10PM 4.25 | 12:48AM 4.57 | 1:33PM 4.45 | 2:01AM 4.84 | 2:37PM 4.76 | 2:59AM 5.14 | 3:29PM 5.08 | 3:50AM 5.40 | 4:16PM 5.33 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:58PM 1.01 | 1:13AM 1.06 | 1:30PM 1.09 | 1:47AM 1.13 | 2:04PM 1.22 | 2:22AM 1.27 | 2:39PM 1.41 | 3:01AM 1.46 | 3:19PM 1.64 | 3:47AM 1.66 | 4:08PM 1.86 | 4:47AM 1.85 | 5:16PM 2.03 | 6:07AM 1.90 | 6:44PM 2.00 | 7:35AM 1.72 | 8:08PM 1.74 | 8:47AM 1.38 | 9:13PM 1.37 | 9:45AM 1.04 | 10:08PM 1.02 | 10:36AM 0.78 | 10:59PM 0.77 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 14 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mounts Bay (Penzance) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mounts Bay (Penzance) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mounts Bay (Penzance) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mounts Bay (Penzance) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mounts Bay (Penzance)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Mounts Bay (Penzance), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Penryn, The Lizard and Falmouth.
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