Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 20 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
9.9° 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 Sunday (Feb 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 22nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 22nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 22nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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 Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.7
SW
3.5
WSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.7
SW
1.3
SSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)5820181716141416161614612121719161599
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71296377694864143853132935518755192111301511841902934801325475307
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
45
W
25
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
35
WSW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:06PM
4.66
7:21AM
4.88
7:41PM
4.62
7:58AM
4.73
8:19PM
4.47
8:40AM
4.47
9:04PM
4.23
9:30AM
4.12
10:00PM
3.93
10:35AM
3.75
11:16PM
3.65
12:04PM
3.48
12:51AM
3.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:30PM
-0.27
1:45AM
-0.14
2:07PM
-0.18
2:23AM
-0.01
2:47PM
0.04
3:05AM
0.25
3:29PM
0.38
3:51AM
0.59
4:18PM
0.78
4:47AM
0.98
5:21PM
1.18
6:06AM
1.29
6:51PM
1.40
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--
Sunset-5:44--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:54-
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
1---32--4-----------7
Temp. °C111210121212121212121211121213131211111111
Feels °C (?)345876775655667988445
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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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