Constantine Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.53° N 5.03° W

Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Constantine Bay sea temperature is
18.4°C
1.6° 

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


Constantine Bay surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – if you’re looking for a solid paddle this next fortnight and a bit, Constantine Bay is going to test your patience. The forecast is a real mixed bag of tiny dribbles and bigger, wind-chopped slop, with very few windows where it all comes together clean.

We start off the run on Sunday, 23rd August. The morning is a tease. A tiny 0.7ft swell from the WSW with a light offshore breeze makes for clean, glassy-looking water, but there’s next to no energy (43). It’s more of a floating session than a surfing one. The afternoon turns a little bigger but goes cross-off, so it’s messy.

Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th keep the same story: knee-high dribble. The wind is offshore from the East, which keeps the surface clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The energy is weak (15-41), and the waves are pretty ordinary.

The first real pulse of energy shows up on Thursday morning, 27th August. We get a 4ft swell from the SW, but it’s short-period windswell (7 seconds) and the wind is blowing cross-shore. The energy jumps to 174, but it’s a lumpy, unrefined mess. The afternoon gets a bit more size at 5ft, but the wind sticks cross-shore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The score is still poor.

That bigger swell we see on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th? Forget it. The wind turns onshore and howls. Friday afternoon brings 5ft but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Saturday absolutely pumps up to 8ft with a strong onshore gale. The wave energy is high (970), but the conditions are atrocious – blown-out, lumpy, and raw. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The same goes for Sunday 30th, with 8ft and heavy onshore winds.

We then hit a dead zone. From Monday 31st August right through to Wednesday 3rd September, the swell collapses back to almost nothing (0.7ft to 2ft). The wind is either cross-shore or onshore, and the energy is pitiful. It’s a long, flat gap of about 4-5 days with no real surf on offer.

The last hope is a late pulse arriving on Thursday, 4th September. The morning shows a solid 8ft swell from the west with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is very strong (1223), indicating a powerful groundswell. However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore, which will introduce chop. The forecast says the conditions are *marginal*, and the score is only a 2. This is a big, powerful swell, over 8ft, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers who can handle tricky, choppy faces. The afternoon sees the size drop to 7ft, but the wind swings onshore, making it a write-off.

The last couple of days, 5th to 7th September, are a repeat of the earlier stormy pattern. The swell stays big (7ft to 12ft) but the wind is relentless onshore and cross-onshore, with energy levels going through the roof. By Monday 7th September, we’re looking at 12ft waves with a near-gale force onshore wind. That’s a full-on storm surf, not a recreational session.

The Standout (if you’re an expert and patient): If you’re an experienced surfer willing to gamble on a messy, powerful day, keep an eye on Thursday morning, 4th September. The 8ft groundswell from the west packs a punch, and while the cross-shore wind won’t give you perfection, it’s the only pulse of real size and energy that isn’t completely destroyed by direct onshore winds. The water at Constantine Bay is currently sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

For the rest of us, this is a classic case of waiting for the stars to align. The wind and swell just can’t seem to get on the same page. It’s a frustrating outlook, but that’s the coast for you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu morning).

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Friday
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Height (m)
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0.2
WSW
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WSW
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9
0.2
WSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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43
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70
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970
809
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
2:55PM4.54m
3:34AM4.59m
4:02PM4.90m
4:28AM4.98m
4:48PM5.36m
5:09AM5.41m
5:26PM5.81m
5:44AM5.82m
6:00PM6.22m
6:17AM6.17m
6:32PM6.55m
6:49AM6.44m
7:04PM6.77m
Low Tide
9:27PM2.28m
9:54AM2.15m
10:26PM1.90m
10:44AM1.73m
11:10PM1.46m
11:23AM1.30m
11:46PM1.04m
11:57AM0.90m
00:19AM0.68m
12:30PM0.58m
00:50AM0.40m
1:01PM0.36m
1:21AM0.24m
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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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