
Surf Forecasts:
Beacon Cove surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with 1,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beacon Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Beacon Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beacon Cove in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beacon Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1069 | 639 | 524 | 403 | 291 | 187 | 138 | 79 | 122 | 330 | 581 | 1081 | 775 | 347 | 198 | 114 | 71 | 195 | 715 | 1569 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:45PM4.25m | 12:32PM4.27m | 1:32AM4.14m | 2:18PM4.38m | 3:01AM4.42m | 3:27PM4.79m | 3:54AM4.87m | 4:12PM5.29m | 4:34AM5.36m | 4:49PM5.78m | 5:08AM5.83m | 5:23PM6.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM2.37m | 6:09AM2.55m | 7:16PM2.54m | 8:00AM2.53m | 8:53PM2.31m | 9:19AM2.19m | 9:52PM1.88m | 10:09AM1.72m | 10:34PM1.39m | 10:47AM1.25m | 11:09PM0.92m | 11:22AM0.81m | 11:42PM0.51m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 14 |
9 | 639 | 524 | 403 | 291 | 187 | 138 | 79 | 122 | 330 | 313 | 1081 | 775 | 347 | 198 | 114 | 71 | 195 | 329 | 1569 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 5 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 19 | WNW 15 | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | WNW 19 | WNW 16 | — |
— | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 74 | 581 | — | — | 12 | 3 | 1 | — | 35 | 715 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — |
1069 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 216 | 6 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 63 | 42 | 211 | 212 | 138 | 0 |
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Information about the Beacon Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Beacon Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beacon Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beacon Cove 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 (Beacon Cove) 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 Beacon Cove 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 North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Beacon Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Truro, Bodmin and Saint Austell.









