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Holywell Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 23 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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Holywell Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holywell Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | W 13 | |
339 | 284 | 225 | 133 | 170 | 205 | 298 | 564 | 341 | 454 | 347 | 242 | 143 | 100 | 49 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:23AM5.15m | 11:54PM5.37m | 12:35PM4.97m | 1:05AM5.23m | 1:46PM4.98m | 2:12AM5.24m | 2:47PM5.12m | 3:09AM5.34m | 3:37PM5.32m | 3:57AM5.47m | 4:20PM5.53m | 4:39AM5.61m | 5:00PM5.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25AM1.33m | 5:48PM1.61m | 6:35AM1.53m | 7:00PM1.74m | 7:44AM1.58m | 8:08PM1.72m | 8:45AM1.52m | 9:08PM1.60m | 9:37AM1.40m | 9:58PM1.44m | 10:20AM1.27m | 10:41PM1.27m | 10:59AM1.16m | 11:19PM1.12m | |||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
16 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 |
 kJ | 339 | 284 | 225 | 133 | 170 | 205 | 298 | 564 | 341 | 454 | 347 | 242 | 143 | 100 | 49 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 225 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | W 9 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 129 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 25 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 12 | W 12 | W 3 | WSW 15 | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 82 | 203 | 199 | 199 | 9 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 2 |
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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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