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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
14.6° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Constantine Bay surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 28th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | |
127 | 70 | 41 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 73 | 269 | 190 | 171 | 972 | 880 | 895 | 701 | 279 | 365 | 609 | 735 | 670 | 552 | 785 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:01AM5.56m | 4:25PM5.61m | 4:43AM5.69m | 5:04PM5.80m | 5:22AM5.81m | 5:41PM5.94m | 6:00AM5.89m | 6:17PM6.03m | 6:36AM5.91m | 6:53PM6.05m | 7:12AM5.86m | 7:29PM6.00m | 7:48AM5.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM1.46m | 10:23AM1.29m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:02AM1.17m | 11:22PM1.13m | 11:38AM1.07m | 11:58PM1.02m | 12:13PM1.01m | 00:34AM0.96m | 12:48PM1.00m | 1:10AM0.97m | 1:23PM1.05m | 1:46AM1.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | 9:23 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 16 | WSW 9 | W 12 |
127 | 70 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 56 | 269 | 190 | 136 | 972 | 880 | 895 | 701 | 279 | 214 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 552 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 13 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | W 18 | SW 13 | W 13 | SW 16 |
8 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 73 | 41 | 25 | 171 | — | — | — | 19 | 20 | 20 | — | 6 | 7 | 215 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — | SW 13 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | SW 13 | — |
12 | 12 | — | — | — | 23 | 24 | — | 7 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | WSW 8 |
5 | 2 | — | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 187 | 365 | 609 | 735 | 670 | — | 785 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 28 | 48 | 56 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 227 | 1 | 223 | 1 | 257 | 124 | 257 | 272 | 530 |
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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.












