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Holywell Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 14 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
12.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holywell Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Holywell Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Holywell Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
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 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 12 | |
777 | 593 | 226 | 171 | 141 | 57 | 54 | 26 | 58 | 204 | 898 | 1480 | 814 | 396 | 1151 | 1083 | 1125 | 1233 | 2246 | 2195 | 2033 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:10PM5.96m | 4:30AM6.29m | 4:55PM6.39m | 5:17AM6.62m | 5:40PM6.71m | 6:03AM6.80m | 6:25PM6.87m | 6:49AM6.82m | 7:11PM6.87m | 7:36AM6.65m | 7:59PM6.71m | 8:26AM6.33m | 8:49PM6.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06AM0.83m | 10:27PM0.78m | 10:52AM0.46m | 11:13PM0.40m | 11:37AM0.20m | 11:59PM0.13m | 12:22PM0.08m | 00:46AM0.02m | 1:08PM0.12m | 1:34AM0.08m | 1:55PM0.31m | 2:25AM0.30m | 2:46PM0.61m | 3:19AM0.63m | |||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | N 6 | N 5 | W 7 | WNW 13 | W 8 | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 19 | W 18 | W 14 | — | — | — | W 12 |
 kJ | 21 | 8 | 99 | 89 | 7 | 35 | 5 | 26 | 58 | 181 | — | — | 814 | 396 | 7 | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | 2033 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | 57 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 204 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | — | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | SSW 5 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — |
| kJ | 777 | 593 | 226 | 171 | 141 | — | 54 | 17 | 53 | — | 898 | 1480 | — | 86 | 1151 | 1083 | 1125 | 1233 | 2246 | 2195 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 253 | 242 | 280 | 244 | 30 | 0 | 216 | 296 | 154 | 216 | 30 | 6 | 89 | 223 | 244 | 497 | 492 | 237 | 203 | 0 |
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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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