Beacon Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.47° N 5.05° W

Beacon Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beacon Cove sea temperature is
18.8° C
1.9° 

Beacon Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Beacon Cove surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,037 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beacon Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
1.4
WNW
6
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W
6
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
W
9
1.3
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9
1.9
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8
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9
1.8
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9
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9
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8
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8
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NNW
5
0.4
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10
0.8
N
5
0.8
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5
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
W
8
0.3
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9
0.3
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9
2.4
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
166
157
235
287
430
632
553
235
109
66
43
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28
19
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918
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
30
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30
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25
NW
15
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20
NNE
5
NE
15
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NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
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High Tide
9:53PM5.75m
10:13AM5.43m
10:34PM5.22m
10:57AM4.97m
11:25PM4.73m
11:55AM4.57m
00:36AM4.36m
1:20PM4.36m
2:10AM4.29m
2:52PM4.47m
3:30AM4.52m
3:57PM4.83m
Low Tide
3:48PM1.02m
4:08AM1.28m
4:27PM1.49m
4:48AM1.75m
5:13PM1.94m
5:40AM2.17m
6:19PM2.31m
6:58AM2.45m
7:54PM2.45m
8:37AM2.43m
9:24PM2.25m
9:51AM2.12m
10:24PM1.87m
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Feels °C
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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.

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