
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with W swell.
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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and let’s talk about what’s happening at Constantine Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, Constantine Bay is a classic beach and reef setup that’s very consistent, exposed to the west, and loves swell from that direction. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s notable, it’s a proper warm blanket out there.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. Wednesday through to Saturday of this week is just messy. We’ve got wind coming from the wrong directions, mainly cross-onshore, and the swell is combining for moderate energy (380 down to 220), but the quality is just poor. The waves are small and choppy, not worth paddling out for.
The first real blink of hope comes on Sunday the 13th morning. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the west at 10 seconds, and for the first time we see onshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 450 (moderate energy), but the wave comment still says poor conditions. It’s a flicker, not a flame.
Then we hit a big gap. From Monday the 14th through to the 20th, it’s mostly poor conditions with cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy sets. The swell hangs around 3ft to 7ft, but the wind just won’t play ball. The 16th of September brings a big, gnarly spike: 10ft swell from the west-northwest at 8 seconds, with 1476 combined energy (strong to very strong), but a strong cross-shore breeze makes it a kitesurfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s. Too messy for us.
The real standout, and the one worth marking on your calendar, is Monday the 21st of September. The morning sees a 4ft west swell at 10 seconds with clean conditions and a light cross-off breeze from the northeast. The combined energy is 410 (moderate), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That afternoon is even better: 3ft swell, 249 energy, and a near-glassy cross-off. That’s the cleanest window in the whole 16-day run. The swell is manageable for intermediates, and the quality will be there.
The following Thursday the 24th morning also looks promising – 3ft west swell, 290 energy, clean cross-off wind from the southeast. Again, a good window for a clean session.
Overall, the first week is a washout. The second week has one or two real gems, but you’ve got to be patient. The Monday the 21st is the best of the bunch – clean, consistent, and not too big. The 24th is a solid backup.
Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
328 | 134 | 66 | 37 | 320 | 614 | 373 | 220 | 130 | 196 | 320 | 676 | 443 | 320 | 214 | 133 | 101 | 104 | 93 | 254 | 1310 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:57PM6.33m | 5:22AM6.30m | 5:41PM6.76m | 6:03AM6.65m | 6:21PM7.03m | 6:41AM6.84m | 6:58PM7.10m | 7:17AM6.86m | 7:34PM6.98m | 7:51AM6.72m | 8:08PM6.69m | 8:25AM6.44m | 8:42PM6.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:56AM0.88m | 11:24PM0.49m | 11:40AM0.44m | 00:06AM0.14m | 12:20PM0.15m | 00:43AM-0.04m | 12:56PM0.02m | 1:18AM-0.03m | 1:31PM0.06m | 1:50AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.26m | 2:22AM0.44m | 2:36PM0.59m | 2:53AM0.85m | |||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 14 | W 15 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — |
328 | 134 | 66 | 19 | 40 | 614 | 373 | 220 | 130 | 20 | 4 | 676 | 443 | 320 | 214 | 133 | 101 | 104 | 80 | 254 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | WSW 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 4 | N 5 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 11 | — |
— | 30 | 34 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 93 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | N 6 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
— | 55 | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | W 8 |
52 | — | — | 37 | 320 | — | — | — | — | 196 | 320 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 55 | 1310 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 37 | 1 | 272 | 227 | 44 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 216 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 32 |
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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.










