Surf Forecasts:
Caerhays surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caerhays over the next 16 days.
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the Caerhays region. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking like a real challenge for anyone wanting to get a wave. The forecast is pretty grim for surf, so we’re not going to sugarcoat it.
We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions. For the first week and a half, the swell is building but the wind is a problem. There’s a period from Thursday, July 11th, through to Monday, July 15th, where the swell gets a bit of size, but the wind is constantly cross-shore, sometimes gusting fresh, making it lumpy and messy. The combined wave energy gets up there – hitting 539 on Monday, July 13th – but with those cross-winds, it’s just not going to be clean. The waves will be a bumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for.
The best chance of something decent comes later, but it’s for the very small stuff. Something to watch for is early on Sunday, July 20th. We’ve got a bit of offshore wind from the NNW at 22 mph, and the waves are a clean, tiny 2 ft. It’s not going to get you barrelled, but it’s clean. The problem is it’s very small and inconsistent. Then on the morning of Thursday, July 24th, we’ve got the calmest conditions of the whole period. The wind is dead flat from the S at 0 mph, making it glassy. The swell is still just 0.3 ft, with a period of 13 seconds, but it’s a long period groundswell which is better for points and reefs. Caerhays is a fairly exposed break, so that tiny groundswell might just make a little longboard wave, but it’s a real gamble. It’s the least bad option on offer.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, there are no standout surf days. The small windows of clean wind are on swells that are barely a ripple. The bigger swells are all wrecked by the wind. This looks more like a setup for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer during the main swell events from the 12th to the 14th. If you absolutely have to get wet, the glassy morning of July 24th is your best bet, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 11 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 16 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 26 | 59 | 25 | 210 | 214 | 337 | 528 | 486 | 432 | 543 | 407 | 244 | 5 | 188 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:47PM3.80m | 1:14AM3.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43AM0.91m | 7:13PM1.10m | 7:53AM0.98m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | ESE 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 19 | S 19 | S 15 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 17 | W 8 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | W 8 | S 21 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | W 12 | S 14 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | S 11 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | S 21 | S 21 | — | W 14 | — | S 14 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 14 | 26 | 59 | 25 | 210 | 214 | 337 | 528 | 486 | 432 | 543 | 407 | 244 | 355 | 188 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 37 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 363 | 410 | 414 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 8 | 7 | 20 |
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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).
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