Constantine Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

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Constantine Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Constantine Bay sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Constantine Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 16th May)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 16th May)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
7
0.2
W
10
1.4
N
6
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
N
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
WSW
18
0.9
WNW
5
1.8
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.1
N
6
0.7
N
5
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
8
161
47
23
21
8
30
40
253
513
730
694
257
148
88
80
24
26
11
29
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
35
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
WNW
20
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
35
N
25
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
15
N
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:11PM4.61m
00:45AM4.88m
1:27PM4.75m
1:55AM5.12m
2:32PM5.11m
2:55AM5.51m
3:26PM5.57m
3:47AM5.96m
4:15PM6.05m
4:35AM6.38m
5:00PM6.49m
5:21AM6.72m
5:45PM6.81m
Low Tide
6:33PM2.19m
7:21AM2.00m
7:46PM2.01m
8:26AM1.69m
8:48PM1.66m
9:20AM1.27m
9:41PM1.23m
10:09AM0.83m
10:29PM0.78m
10:54AM0.46m
11:16PM0.39m
11:39AM0.19m
00:02AM0.12m
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5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
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8:52
8:53
8:55
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:01
1
4
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
12
11
10
11
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
10
6
4
4
4
6
5
7
7
6
2
2
3
1
2
4
6
5
4
7
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
8
0.6
N
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
1.5
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
9
8
8
7
7
21
8
7
14
25
25
25
21
257
109
68
18
9
26
11
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
N
5
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
7
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
W
9
0.3
N
4
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
4
2
2
2
8
8
30
6
2
2
1
21
8
8
13
14
3
6
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
14
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
7
7
1
30
7
7
7
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
7
1.5
N
6
1.4
N
6
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.8
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.5
N
7
1.4
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.1
N
6
0.7
N
5
0.2
N
4
Energy kJ
211
162
161
47
23
12
40
253
513
730
694
196
148
88
80
24
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
671
479
36
671
253
232
521
72
479
521
336
46
127
244
22
44
226
50
384
214
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
4
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Constantine Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Constantine Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Constantine Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Constantine Bay 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 (Constantine Bay) 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 Constantine Bay 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.

Constantine Bay is 7 km (4 miles) from Padstow. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Padstow. Padstow has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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