Caerhays Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.23° N 4.85° W

Caerhays Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caerhays sea temperature is
18.0° C
2.3° 

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


Caerhays surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 570 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ESE swell.

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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Caerhays for the next couple of weeks. Fair warning, it's a grim picture. The wind just won't let up for the first week, mostly howling in from the east and ruining any chance of clean waves.

We start on Friday the 10th with a tiny, unrideable 0.3ft ripple. The water is a warm 64°, which is a massive 4° above average, so that's odd but doesn't help the surf. Quality is poor and the energy is almost nothing. Saturday and Sunday look rough – the swell climbs to 6ft by Sunday afternoon the 12th, but with a 30 km/h cross-shore wind, it'll be a total washout. The energy hits 321, but it's all wind chop. Monday the 13th is even worse with a 45 km/h strong breeze and lumpy 8ft surf that's pure chaos with 544 energy. The rest of the week into the 16th and 17th offers nothing but tiny, choppy junk. Saturday the 18th morning looks glassy, but there's zero swell – it's flat as a pancake.

After that, there's a long gap of several days with no real surf to speak of. Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 21st finally see the wind turn offshore or glassy, but there's no swell to ride. It’s clean, but completely flat.

The one faint pulse comes on Wednesday the 22nd, with a 2ft swell from the WSW, but it's a short-period windswell and the cross-shore wind returns. To be honest, the entire 16-day run has no standout sessions. The swell is either too small, or the wind is too strong and from the wrong angle. A real bust.

When the surf is this small and windy, the setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a rough stretch, but don't lose hope – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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S
11
0.6
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4
0.5
E
4
0.1
S
17
1.2
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6
0.8
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6
1.6
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1.9
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7
0.1
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21
0.1
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5
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
12
9
6
113
51
252
298
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7
529
6
154
51
11
5
150
90
155
117
13
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ESE
10
NE
30
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
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35
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45
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High Tide
1:53PM3.87m
2:21AM3.94m
2:57PM4.01m
3:26AM4.04m
3:59PM4.21m
4:28AM4.18m
4:57PM4.44m
5:27AM4.33m
5:53PM4.65m
6:22AM4.43m
6:45PM4.80m
7:14AM4.48m
7:35PM4.86m
Low Tide
8:32PM1.07m
9:11AM0.91m
9:49PM0.85m
10:21AM0.69m
10:55PM0.52m
11:20AM0.40m
11:51PM0.18m
12:12PM0.13m
00:42AM-0.09m
1:01PM-0.06m
1:29AM-0.26m
1:46PM-0.14m
2:15AM-0.28m
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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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