Cable Bay (Porth Trecastell) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Cable Bay (Porth Trecastrell) has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you, it's a bit of a mixed bag, and we've got a proper dry spell to get through before anything really happens.

First up, we've got a long, quiet period. From Monday the 17th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 26th of August, it's pretty much a flat spell. We're talking tiny waves, poor conditions, and energy readings in the single digits or teens – combined wave energy is as low as 7 (for example, on the 25th). There's a slight breeze at times, but honestly, it's not worth paddling out for. You'd be fighting for scraps. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.

Then things finally start to wake up. On the afternoon of Wednesday the 26th of August, we see a pulse of swell arrive, pushing to 8ft from the SSW with a period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps to 708, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, so it'll have a bit of chop on it. The guidance calls it marginal, so don't get your hopes up too high.

But hold onto your board, because Thursday the 27th of August is where it gets interesting. The swell cranks up properly: 12ft from the SW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits a huge 1550. The wind is a moderate cross-shore again. Now, an 12ft wave is big – this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the beach. This break is exposed to the SW, which is in the ballpark of the optimum direction, so it should be wrapping in nicely. The wind is cross-shore, which isn't terrible, but it's not the cleanest. If you're an expert, this is one of the few windows where it's actually worth checking. It's a fairly consistent spot when it gets swell, so this is the standout of the whole outlook.

After that blast, it drops off quickly again. Friday the 28th of August sees the swell drop to 2ft, and the rest of the forecast period is a mess of small, marginal, or clean but tiny waves with energy barely cracking 100. There's a bit of a spike on Sunday the 30th of August, with a 7ft swell from the SW and clean offshore winds from the NNE, but the guidance calls it marginal, likely due to tide. Still, with a 7-second period and moderate wave energy of 381, it might offer a few runners for those who are keen.

Overall, the whole 16-day outlook is a tale of two halves: a whole lot of nothing, then one proper big day for the brave crew, followed by another lull. The main event is undoubtedly Thursday the 27th – that's your best shot.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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