
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Constantine Bay.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and messy onshore winds starting from Thursday the 6th through to the 12th of August. The swell is tiny, barely pushing 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, leaving it choppy and uninviting. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing odd there.
The real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday the 13th of August. That morning, we finally get a proper clean-up. The wind drops to nothing, glassy conditions, and the swell picks up to a clean 4ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 235 (moderate wave energy), and it’s the only time in the whole outlook where the conditions are described as “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your standout window. The swell is coming from the west, which is the optimum direction for this spot. It’s a very consistent break, so you can trust it’ll have waves. For an intermediate surfer, that 4ft with glassy conditions will be a joy. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early.
After that, it’s back to mediocrity. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see onshore winds and rising chop, with the swell picking up a bit but getting messy. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th have some size, around 3ft to 5ft, but the wind is strong and cross-onshore, making it lumpy and poor. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday the 18th morning with a clean offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft, which is just small and ordinary. The rest of the window is a write-off with fresh breezes and choppy, poor surf.
So, the call is simple: if you can, get out on Thursday morning the 13th of August. That’s the only proper session on the cards.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
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73 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 58 | 183 | 203 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:09AM5.50m | 11:39PM5.44m | 12:14PM5.23m | 00:53AM5.18m | 1:35PM5.13m | 2:19AM5.16m | 2:59PM5.33m | 3:38AM5.43m | 4:10PM5.77m | 4:42AM5.86m | 5:08PM6.29m | 5:35AM6.28m | 5:57PM6.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:58AM1.30m | 5:23PM1.49m | 5:59AM1.61m | 6:35PM1.74m | 7:19AM1.80m | 8:05PM1.77m | 8:48AM1.72m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:05AM1.37m | 10:41PM1.03m | 11:05AM0.91m | 11:36PM0.55m | 11:55AM0.48m | 00:24AM0.17m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
73 | 30 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 35 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 58 | 183 | 203 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 5 | SW 12 | WNW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 9 | WNW 7 | — | — | — |
18 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | N 5 | — | SW 11 | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 12 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
6 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 402 | 399 | 399 | 390 | 384 | 245 | 55 | 55 | 245 | 55 | 245 | 72 | 282 | 284 | 389 | 232 | 48 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
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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.











