Constantine Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.53° N 5.03° W

Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Constantine Bay sea temperature is
17.6° 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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with N 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 (Jul 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at Constantine Bay for the next sixteen days.

Straight up, there’s a big dry spell before anything worth paddling out for. The first real shot of surf is on the morning of Tuesday, July 21st. Before that, from now through late Monday the 20th, it’s all flat and blown out. Tiny swells with wind from the wrong angles – cross-shores and onshores – just no rideable face on offer. You’re better off leaving the board in the car.

That Tuesday morning, the 21st, is your best bet. Constantine Bay is a beach and reef break that’s exposed to the west, which is where we want the swell coming from. We’re looking at a 0.4m swell from the west-northwest with a 10-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell for this size, meaning cleaner shapes. The combined energy is 54 (weak energy). The big win is the wind: a light 9 mph offshore from the east-northeast. That’ll keep the waves clean and glassy. It’s a very small wave, but clean, and with a nice little push. Crowds are possible here, and on a clean morning like that, expect some company. The water temperature on that morning is 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

The afternoon of the 21st kills it – wind swings north and kicks up to 19 mph, making it lumpy. After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th with cross-shore winds and tiny waves.

We see a lift in size on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, with swell hitting 1.2m (about 4 feet) from the west and northwest. The combined energy climbs into the moderate range (135). But here’s the catch – the wind is onshore and cross-onshore from the northwest and west at 16 to 19 mph. That’s going to chop it up proper. For a beginner, that Sunday morning size (1.1m / 4 feet) is okay wave height, but the onshore wind makes it messy. For experts, it’s just not clean. Honestly, with that much cross-onshore breeze and decent energy, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing that weekend.

The last week of July into early August fades again – small swells, more cross-winds, and a bit of rain on the 28th. There’s a pulse on the 31st with combined energy at 184 (moderate) and a 1.1m swell from the west-southwest, but it’s cross-onshore wind again and choppy.

So here’s the deal: the real standout is that Tuesday morning, July 21st. Tiny but clean with a good period and offshore wind. Don’t sleep on it, because after that, it’s a long, bummer stretch of blown-out slop.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:43PM7.04m
8:07AM6.63m
8:28PM6.94m
8:52AM6.45m
9:12PM6.68m
9:35AM6.16m
9:56PM6.29m
10:19AM5.80m
10:41PM5.83m
11:06AM5.41m
11:30PM5.36m
11:58AM5.06m
00:26AM4.96m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.17m
2:09AM0.06m
2:24PM0.23m
2:54AM0.21m
3:08PM0.43m
3:37AM0.50m
3:51PM0.75m
4:20AM0.88m
4:35PM1.14m
5:03AM1.30m
5:22PM1.54m
5:51AM1.71m
6:16PM1.91m
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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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