Constantine Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 BST
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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
12.4° 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 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Fri morning).

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
6
1.6
N
7
1.6
N
7
1.7
N
6
1.5
N
6
0.9
N
5
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
N
5
0.2
W
9
0.8
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
1.1
NW
6
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
277
247
221
190
45
19
20
7
30
86
780
998
1114
435
234
126
81
69
57
74
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
40
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
5
NE
20
WNW
30
NW
35
WNW
45
WNW
45
WNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
S
10
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
on
High Tide
11:32PM4.85m
12:11PM4.61m
00:45AM4.88m
1:27PM4.75m
1:55AM5.12m
2:32PM5.11m
2:55AM5.51m
3:26PM5.57m
3:47AM5.96m
4:15PM6.05m
4:35AM6.38m
5:00PM6.49m
5:21AM6.72m
Low Tide
5:18PM2.16m
6:07AM2.13m
6:33PM2.19m
7:21AM2.00m
7:46PM2.01m
8:26AM1.69m
8:48PM1.66m
9:20AM1.27m
9:41PM1.23m
10:09AM0.83m
10:29PM0.78m
10:54AM0.46m
11:16PM0.39m
11:39AM0.19m
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5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
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8:51
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:01
2
1
1
1
4
1
2
Temp °C
15
12
12
12
11
10
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
12
10
7
4
4
5
5
7
8
7
7
6
1
1
1
3
2
3
8
7
7
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
1.6
N
7
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.6
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
1.8
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.2
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
47
277
9
8
3
3
3
20
5
7
14
25
25
25
424
234
126
81
7
57
74
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.4
NW
5
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
8
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.4
N
5
0.2
N
5
Energy kJ
5
21
4
2
2
2
5
7
30
12
1
21
8
8
8
7
9
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
14
Energy kJ
3
7
6
6
6
7
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
6
1.6
N
7
1.7
N
6
1.5
N
6
0.9
N
5
0.7
NNW
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2
N
7
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.7
N
5
1.1
NW
6
0.4
ENE
3
Energy kJ
95
247
221
190
45
19
3
25
86
780
998
1114
435
120
96
25
69
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
262
303
303
407
22
105
44
236
776
550
479
1014
336
95
507
259
41
244
305
274
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
4
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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