Caerhays Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.23° N 4.85° W

Caerhays Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caerhays sea temperature is
19.3° C
3.4° 

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


Caerhays surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for Caerhays, to be honest. There’s a real flat spell that stretches from the start all the way through the end of July, so you’re looking at a long gap with no real surf. The swell energy is nearly non-existent, just a few tiny pulses with combined energy values in the teens and single digits – that’s basically nothing. The water’s sitting at 67° with a 6° anomaly, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it.

The first real sniff of something comes on the 24th of July, with a 4ft swell from the SSW. That’s a moderate energy pulse (135), but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s weak and short-period. The wind is a fresh cross-onshore, which will chop it up and make it a messy, lumpy affair. It’s poor surf conditions, nothing more. The next day, the 25th, drops to 2ft and the wind stays onshore, so it’s still not worth jumping in.

Honestly, there’s nothing here that stands out. Caerhays is inconsistent and the forecast is a total blank run. For a spot like this, a dry spell is more normal, so it’s not a huge surprise. The best you can hope for is a quick glance at the water on the 24th, but even then, it’s a kite-surfing setup rather than a paddle session. Keep your expectations low, and check back in a few days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
E
6
0.9
E
5
0.6
ESE
6
0.7
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.5
E
6
0.5
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6
0.4
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6
0.1
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13
0.1
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13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.2
E
3
0.1
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
353
70
111
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25
37
24
31
48
39
15
23
13
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6
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
15
ESE
25
E
15
ESE
10
NE
15
ESE
15
SE
5
NE
15
E
5
S
10
NE
5
ESE
10
W
15
NW
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
NNW
10
NE
5
ESE
15
NNW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
8:50AM4.37m
9:08PM4.66m
9:36AM4.22m
9:53PM4.43m
10:22AM4.03m
Low Tide
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
3:13PM0.07m
3:41AM0.06m
3:55PM0.33m
4:23AM0.37m
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5:24
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5:31
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9:25
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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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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