Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 23 Mar 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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 25th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the NW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
0.4
SW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)1312123416141313121212112418151413131320
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16151465164290222147602914121131894034343338
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
5
WSW
15
WSW
25
SW
40
WSW
40
W
45
NW
45
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
15
NNW
15
W
30
W
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
4.59
8:20AM
4.39
8:43PM
4.27
9:13AM
3.97
9:42PM
3.90
10:26AM
3.56
11:09PM
3.60
12:11PM
3.34
12:54AM
3.55
1:51PM
3.41
2:19AM
3.73
3:03PM
3.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:26PM
0.02
2:49AM
0.16
3:11PM
0.42
3:37AM
0.56
4:02PM
0.87
4:37AM
0.99
5:07PM
1.28
5:58AM
1.31
6:39PM
1.48
7:39AM
1.30
8:14PM
1.33
8:57AM
0.99
9:20PM
0.98
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-6:36--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:42--6:44--6:45-
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C101110121210777889121199999911
Feels °C (?)897541-4-4-1115864115436
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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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