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Holywell Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 12 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
9.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holywell Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Holywell Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holywell Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 13th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 13th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 20th Feb)20ft (6.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holywell Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
4
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
N
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
5
W
5.5
WNW
5
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.6
W
1.1
W
1.5
W
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)1614131381312121112121112131313121111119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12049621933542107943660689670191620362991586693758781338916507112895869901037
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
25
WSW
5
W
20
N
40
NNE
15
NNE
10
SW
50
S
20
W
35
WSW
40
W
45
WNW
45
W
40
NW
10
NNE
10
E
30
ESE
40
SE
35
WSW
45
W
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
4.46
2:46PM
4.55
3:14AM
4.85
3:39PM
4.96
4:00AM
5.33
4:20PM
5.40
4:38AM
5.81
4:56PM
5.82
5:12AM
6.24
5:30PM
6.19
5:46AM
6.60
6:03PM
6.47
6:19AM
6.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:55PM
2.42
8:41AM
2.25
9:09PM
2.09
9:40AM
1.84
9:58PM
1.65
10:23AM
1.38
10:37PM
1.19
11:00AM
0.94
11:12PM
0.78
11:34AM
0.55
11:46PM
0.45
12:07PM
0.26
12:18AM
0.23
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:24
Sunset5:31--5:32--5:35--5:37--5:38--5:39--5:42--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1099956611111110981077810111012
Feels °C (?)1274-6225642-1-3-33415415
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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 12 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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