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Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caerhays this week:

The surf forecast for Caerhays over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 12 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 19th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caerhays over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
2.5
S
2.2
SSW
1
SSW
2.4
SE
2.1
SE
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)1615141412111111121816167987819161513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)57369336218658251211148239722981074914050153217981151360120
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
NE
0
SW
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
SE
25
S
35
SSE
45
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
20
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
25
SSE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
3.64
4:11AM
3.88
4:32PM
3.82
4:54AM
4.10
5:13PM
3.98
5:32AM
4.30
5:49PM
4.12
6:06AM
4.46
6:23PM
4.23
6:38AM
4.58
6:55PM
4.29
7:09AM
4.63
7:28PM
4.32
7:43AM
4.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
1.05
10:52AM
0.90
11:05PM
0.78
11:29AM
0.63
11:42PM
0.53
12:05PM
0.40
12:17AM
0.33
12:41PM
0.21
12:52AM
0.20
1:16PM
0.09
1:28AM
0.14
1:53PM
0.05
2:05AM
0.17
Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise--8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:04
Sunset4:45--4:46--4:47--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:54--
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
321---22--11-214102362
Temp. °C108101099999999109999101099
Feels °C (?)436656787733200002332
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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 12 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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