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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.9
N
4
0.8
N
5
0.5
N
4
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
W
12
1.1
N
6
1.1
N
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
16
25
15
33
28
10
3
3
2
2
5
21
38
57
48
71
86
85
64
48
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
N
10
NE
20
NNE
25
N
20
N
10
NE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
5
WNW
10
SE
15
E
20
SE
15
ENE
25
NNE
20
W
5
ESE
15
E
30
SE
25
S
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:30AM6.11m
7:46PM6.13m
8:04AM5.87m
8:20PM5.89m
8:39AM5.57m
8:57PM5.60m
9:18AM5.25m
9:39PM5.29m
10:03AM4.94m
10:29PM5.02m
11:00AM4.69m
11:32PM4.85m
12:11PM4.61m
00:45AM4.88m
Low Tide
1:39PM0.88m
1:59AM0.92m
2:12PM1.11m
2:34AM1.19m
2:47PM1.39m
3:13AM1.50m
3:27PM1.68m
3:58AM1.80m
4:15PM1.96m
4:55AM2.05m
5:18PM2.16m
6:07AM2.13m
6:33PM2.19m
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5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
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8:44
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:50
8:51
8:52
1
3
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
13
14
12
11
12
11
12
12
10
11
12
11
13
14
11
12
11
11
15
15
12
12
11
8
7
7
6
11
8
7
8
10
9
9
9
7
10
7
10
11
10
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
6
0.5
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
11
1.1
N
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
Energy kJ
26
16
8
7
5
3
10
3
2
2
1
3
21
38
57
48
71
40
85
64
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.1
S
7
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
5
1
2
1
6
1
23
18
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
2
7
7
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.7
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.9
N
4
0.8
N
5
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
N
2
0.6
N
4
0.9
NNW
5
1
N
6
1.1
N
6
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
10
25
15
33
28
2
1
9
37
66
86
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
54
55
0
282
245
399
384
151
253
415
530
214
55
33
5
54
48
0
0
43
400
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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