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
12.2° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Friday (May 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 8th May)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 8th May)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
1.2
N
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.5
N
7
1.2
N
6
1
N
5
1.1
N
6
0.4
N
5
0.2
WSW
18
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
3
3
2
5
42
38
57
48
134
161
123
115
202
92
53
88
8
30
37
115
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
30
NE
35
NE
35
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
30
N
20
NNW
25
W
30
WSW
35
W
35
WNW
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
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
1:27PM4.75m
1:55AM5.12m
2:32PM5.11m
2:55AM5.51m
Low Tide
3:13AM1.50m
3:27PM1.68m
3:58AM1.80m
4:15PM1.96m
4:55AM2.05m
5:18PM2.16m
6:07AM2.13m
6:33PM2.19m
7:21AM2.00m
7:46PM2.01m
8:26AM1.69m
8:48PM1.66m
9:20AM1.27m
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light rain
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clear
clear
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5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
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8:46
8:47
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:57
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
11
10
12
11
11
12
13
12
15
15
13
13
13
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
8
8
9
8
10
9
12
10
12
13
8
7
6
4
4
3
7
5
4
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.7
N
6
0.4
WNW
12
1.3
NNW
7
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
N
5
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
2
42
38
57
36
47
161
9
8
3
6
6
6
8
5
5
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
N
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
5
0.3
N
4
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
N
5
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
SSW
7
Energy kJ
5
2
1
2
5
2
2
48
5
9
3
4
2
2
2
2
5
2
30
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
16
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
6
1
15
1
30
13
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
N
3
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.5
N
7
1.2
N
6
1
N
5
1.1
N
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
6
Energy kJ
1
3
134
123
115
202
92
53
88
4
37
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
253
284
399
415
245
0
44
0
0
0
303
253
36
253
286
253
72
398
474
495
495
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
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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