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Caerhays Surf Forecast
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Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Caerhays surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caerhays sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caerhays this week:
The surf forecast for Caerhays over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caerhays over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | ESE 4 | W 17 | SE 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | |
327 | 280 | 357 | 178 | 58 | 34 | 47 | 44 | 68 | 67 | 58 | 41 | 29 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:46PM4.79m | 8:15AM4.43m | 8:37PM4.58m | 9:11AM4.13m | 9:36PM4.32m | 10:18AM3.84m | 10:46PM4.07m | 11:37AM3.63m | 00:03AM3.89m | 12:51PM3.55m | 1:12AM3.80m | 1:54PM3.58m | 2:11AM3.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM-0.15m | 2:59PM0.12m | 3:29AM0.10m | 3:48PM0.41m | 4:22AM0.42m | 4:41PM0.74m | 5:19AM0.74m | 5:40PM1.05m | 6:24AM0.99m | 6:49PM1.26m | 7:37AM1.11m | 8:06PM1.31m | 8:48AM1.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | 9:13 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | ESE 4 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 6 | 124 | 357 | 178 | 58 | 34 | 47 | 44 | 23 | 20 | 58 | 41 | 29 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 11 | — | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | W 8 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | W 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 41 | — | — | 10 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 68 | 67 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | W 17 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 7 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | S 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 327 | 280 | 142 | 114 | 53 | — | 12 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 191 | 251 | 27 | 39 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 31 | 19 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 38 | 31 |
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Information about the Caerhays Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caerhays provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caerhays can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caerhays 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 (Caerhays) 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 Caerhays 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.
Caerhays is 13 km (8 miles) from Saint Austell. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint Austell. Saint Austell has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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