Caerhays Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.23° N 4.85° W

Caerhays Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caerhays sea temperature is
18.6° C
2.8° 

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


Caerhays surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with E 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 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM.

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 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you – it’s a tough watch for Caerhays over this 16-day stretch. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead, so don't get your hopes up too early.

The story starts on Saturday the 11th, but honestly, it’s not one to write home about. We’re looking at small, weak swell from the ESE – only about 3 ft on the morning with a short 6-second period. The combined energy is weak at 54, and with a stiff cross-breeze from the east at 15 mph, it’s just messy. That water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a full 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notable, but it won’t help the wave quality.

Through Sunday the 12th, the wind jumps up, and while the afternoon bumps up to 7 ft swell from the ESE, the energy climbs to moderate at 458. But the wind is a cross-shore gale near 19 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out. That kind of size and wind might actually be more interesting for the kite crew.

From there, it’s a painful run. Monday the 13th through to nearly the end of the third week of July is basically a write-off. We’ve got days of tiny waves, poor direction, and cross-shore winds. The swell drops to almost nothing, with energy readings in the single digits. Some mornings have glassy conditions, like Friday the 17th, but with only 1 ft on offer, it’s flat.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Thursday the 24th. On the morning of the 24th, we finally get a clean, glassy morning with a bit of SW swell – about 4 ft, but the period is a disappointing 5 seconds, so it’s weak (61 energy). The conditions are calm though, so it’s surfable but ordinary. It’s the best we’ve got in this whole window.

Then on Saturday the 25th, we see a little more promise. The morning serves up 2 ft from the WSW with a longer 11-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. It’s clean, but the size is small. The energy is still weak at 82. It’s a decent session for a longboard or a foiler, but not a standout.

Bottom line: this is a brutal 16-day forecast for Caerhays. The only real window is the morning of the 24th if you’re desperate, or the morning of the 25th if you want a clean little wave. Everything else is small, onshore, or flat. It’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for this area in summer, but it still stings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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6
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16
2.2
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0.1
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21
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16
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14
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SSW
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0.3
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
64
20
5
435
9
7
371
127
136
34
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7
13
39
Wind (km/h)
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E
20
ESE
15
E
35
E
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ENE
50
E
25
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15
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20
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15
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15
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10
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15
SSW
10
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WNW
15
NNW
10
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High Tide
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
8:03AM4.46m
8:22PM4.81m
Low Tide
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
2:30PM-0.10m
2:58AM-0.17m
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Feels °C
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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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