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Caerhays Surf Forecast
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Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caerhays this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caerhays over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 934 | 2668 | 2437 | 1057 | 449 | 116 | 28 | 26 | 8 | 89 | 43 | 24 | 82 | 106 | 147 | 918 | 733 | 507 | 184 | 114 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:05PM 3.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:52PM 1.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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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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