Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 25 Feb 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
10.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Feb 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 27th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 3rd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 2nd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
WSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
S
0.8
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.2
S
2.1
SW
0.4
WSW
1.4
SW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1216157779181615141312511161614131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)150162730120454224310310925822313165597710271039063621183756
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
50
SSW
20
NNW
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
20
SW
15
WSW
30
S
30
S
40
S
20
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
0
NW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:16PM
3.65
12:04PM
3.48
12:51AM
3.56
1:42PM
3.46
2:22AM
3.71
3:06PM
3.65
3:33AM
4.01
4:08PM
3.93
4:26AM
4.32
4:53PM
4.20
5:07AM
4.58
5:30PM
4.41
5:43AM
4.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:21PM
1.18
6:06AM
1.29
6:51PM
1.40
7:48AM
1.31
8:27PM
1.27
9:11AM
1.00
9:36PM
0.91
10:09AM
0.59
10:28PM
0.52
10:56AM
0.21
11:12PM
0.20
11:37AM
-0.06
11:52PM
-0.02
Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56
Sunset5:52--5:54--5:55--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:02--
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---24--------11------
Temp. °C1211111111101091010910111191099989
Feels °C (?)774426766534633467554
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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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