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Caerhays Surf Forecast
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Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 16 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caerhays this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 12 days are 3ft 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 20th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caerhays over the next 12 days.
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 15 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 13 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 119 | 69 | 104 | 138 | 114 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | off | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 8:06PM 13.71 | 8:24AM 12.86 | 8:44PM 13.29 | 9:05AM 12.3 | 9:30PM 12.83 | 9:59AM 11.75 | 10:31PM 12.43 | 11:16AM 11.39 | 11:50PM 12.3 | 12:42PM 11.55 | 1:07AM 12.63 | 1:52PM 12.17 | 2:11AM 13.26 | 2:49PM 13.06 | 3:07AM 14.04 | 3:41PM 14.01 | 3:59AM 14.73 | 4:28PM 14.86 | 4:49AM 15.26 | 5:15PM 15.52 | 5:37AM 15.49 | 6:00PM 15.85 | 6:24AM 15.39 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 3:01AM 2.07 | 3:16PM 2.46 | 3:43AM 2.56 | 3:59PM 2.99 | 4:29AM 3.05 | 4:47PM 3.54 | 5:23AM 3.41 | 5:44PM 3.94 | 6:27AM 3.51 | 6:53PM 4.07 | 7:40AM 3.22 | 8:08PM 3.67 | 8:51AM 2.46 | 9:19PM 2.79 | 9:53AM 1.51 | 10:20PM 1.64 | 10:48AM 0.56 | 11:13PM 0.56 | 11:38AM -0.13 | 12:03AM -0.3 | 12:25PM -0.49 | 12:51AM -0.72 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 |
| Sunset | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 57 | 59 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 55 | 57 |
| Feels °F (?) | 55 | 55 | 46 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 43 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Fri night, min 50°F on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Tue afternoon, min 54°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 61°F on Thu afternoon, min 54°F on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 63°F on Tue morning, min 54°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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