Caerhays Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.23° N 4.85° W

Caerhays Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caerhays sea temperature is
17.7° C
2.1° 

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


Caerhays surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 768 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s 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 2.5m 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Caerhays over the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak run. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Wednesday, 15th July, so we’ve got a few days of flat or messy conditions to sit through before we see anything even vaguely surfable.

From Friday, 10th July through to Tuesday, 14th July, we’re looking at a mix of small, weak swell with cross-shore winds and a cross-chop. The combined wave energy is in the low double-digits or just cracking triple-digits, which is weak to moderate at best. Swell heights start tiny at 0.3 ft and build to around 8 ft on Monday afternoon, but the period is short (4 to 7 seconds) and the wind is never truly offshore. The surf quality is rightly described as poor. Even the bigger swell on Monday, 13th July, reaching 8 ft, is too big for beginners and blown out by cross-shore winds. It’s the sort of setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The first glimmer of hope arrives on Wednesday, 15th July, in the afternoon. The wind shifts to a cross-off from the ENE at a gentle 9 mph, cleaning things up, and the swell comes in at 2 ft from the ESE with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a weak 78, and the verdict is “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first thing that’s even rideable. The following morning, Thursday, 16th July, goes completely flat and glassy (0.3 ft, 14-second period, combined energy 4), so that’s a no-go.

Then on Friday, 17th July, the morning session offers a similar story: 2 ft swell from the ESE, 7-second period, and a light cross-off wind from the NNE at 6 mph. Again, combined energy is a weak 58, and the conditions are described as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s clean, but tiny. After that, the entire second week, from Saturday, 18th July, right through to Saturday, 25th July, is a desert. Swell drops to 0.3 ft or 0.7 ft, periods are long (often 13 to 19 seconds) but the energy is negligible – combined energy figures are all single digits or low double digits. There are a few glassy moments, but with no swell to speak of, it’s a flat spell.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s no true standout. The only two windows that are even worth a look are the afternoons of Wednesday, 15th July, and Friday, 17th July, at Caerhays. For those, you’ll find a small, clean 2 ft wave from the ESE. It’s an inconsistent spot, and crowds are possible, but the wind is light and cross-off, giving you a clean surface. Don’t expect much power; the periods are short, so it’ll be a bit weak. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Beyond that, we’re looking at a long gap of flatness. It’s a tough outlook for the area, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
7:14AM4.48m
7:35PM4.86m
Low Tide
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
1:46PM-0.14m
2:15AM-0.28m
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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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