Constantine Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.53° N 5.03° W

Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Constantine Bay sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.8° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 (Aug 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Constantine Bay.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the first several days are a tough watch. From Monday the 24th to Thursday the 27th, we’re looking at tiny dribble. Swell is hanging around the 0.7ft to 2ft mark with weak energy (23 to 103 in the brackets). It’s surfable but very ordinary, and even when we get a glassy patch on Tuesday afternoon (the 25th) with a light Easterly breeze, there’s just no power in the water to make it worthwhile. Those 8 to 10 second periods on a West swell are just not giving us any punch for a beach and reef set-up like this.

Friday the 28th sees the swell jump up, but the wind absolutely wrecks it. Morning brings 5ft on a 7-second period with a moderate onshore, and the afternoon gets even messier – 8ft with a strong 16 mph Westerly. The energy is climbing (205 and then 692), but it’s all onshore chop. Then Saturday and Sunday (the 29th and 30th) are a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Saturday morning has 3ft but a risk of thunderstorms and moderate cross-onshore chop. Nothing to get excited about.

The whole first week is basically a bust for paddle surfing. The consistent Westerly swell direction is spot-on for Constantine Bay’s exposure, but the onshore and cross-onshore winds are just killing any quality.

Now, you start to see a shift as we move into the second week. The swell is pushing up and the energy gets real. On Saturday, September 7th, the numbers are insane – a massive 23ft swell from the West with a 17-second period, generating extreme energy (29596). But that is a monster – it’s way too big for this spot. The guidance itself flags it as too big. Only absolute experts would even consider it, and even then the strong cross-onshore wind and messy conditions make it a no-go. It’s more of a spectacle than a session.

The real standout to keep your eye on is the morning of Saturday, September 5th. The swell is a solid 8ft from the West with a 10-second period, giving us long-period groundswell energy (1513 in the brackets). The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the NW at 9 mph. For a beach and reef like Constantine Bay, that’s about as good as it gets in this run. At 8ft it’s pushing into expert territory, but if the tide plays nice and you know your way around, that’s the morning to be in the water. It’s the only morning in the whole 16 days that balances real size with half-decent conditions.

Also, Monday the 8th of September has some potential. We’ve got a 10ft West swell with a 13-second period in the morning, with light onshore wind from the WSW. The energy is strong (3214). It’s marginal, but if the wind holds and stays light, that afternoon might offer some freight trains for the experienced crew. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecast.

So, bottom line: It’s a long dry spell until we get to that Saturday morning on September 5th. That’s your best shot. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the majority of this period, honestly. Stick with it, the charts can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
7:21AM6.61m
7:37PM6.86m
Low Tide
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
1:33PM0.25m
1:53AM0.21m
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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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