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Holywell Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Holywell Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holywell Bay sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holywell Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Holywell Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 14th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holywell Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | N 7 | NNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | WSW 18 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | |
2 | 5 | 42 | 38 | 57 | 48 | 89 | 143 | 9 | 4 | 381 | 112 | 101 | 58 | 13 | 30 | 64 | 257 | 247 | 225 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:34PM5.21m | 9:59AM4.86m | 10:25PM4.94m | 10:55AM4.62m | 11:28PM4.78m | 12:07PM4.53m | 00:41AM4.80m | 1:23PM4.68m | 1:52AM5.04m | 2:28PM5.03m | 2:51AM5.42m | 3:22PM5.49m | 3:43AM5.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:56AM1.79m | 4:14PM1.94m | 4:54AM2.02m | 5:16PM2.13m | 6:04AM2.10m | 6:30PM2.16m | 7:18AM1.97m | 7:43PM1.98m | 8:22AM1.66m | 8:45PM1.64m | 9:17AM1.25m | 9:38PM1.22m | 10:06AM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 |
 | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | 8:59 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | NNW 6 | N 5 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 42 | 38 | 57 | 11 | 89 | 143 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 58 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 225 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 16 | W 5 | NW 5 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 47 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | N 5 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | W 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 15 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NE 3 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | 175 | 182 | 381 | 112 | 101 | — | 1 | 13 | 64 | 257 | 247 | 24 | 176 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 415 | 245 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 524 | 260 | 263 | 27 | 288 | 199 | 237 | 280 | 494 | 519 | 762 | 389 | 144 | 158 |
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Information about the Holywell Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Holywell Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Holywell Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holywell 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 (Holywell 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 Holywell 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.
Holywell Bay is 6 km (4 miles) from Newquay. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newquay. Newquay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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