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Holywell Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 23 May 2025 BST
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 Wednesday (May 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 19s. 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 11ft 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 28th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 30th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holywell Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 56 | 87 | 111 | 184 | 914 | 1424 | 1869 | 1980 | 1379 | 1432 | 1597 | 1141 | 1397 | 2053 | 1418 | 1055 | 701 | 581 | 499 | 516 | 445 | 530 | 733 | 418 | 279 | 181 | 111 | 104 | 392 | 120 | 319 | 332 | 284 | 196 | 1026 | 1288 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:14AM 19.52 | 3:45PM 19.65 | 4:08AM 20.7 | 4:35PM 20.93 | 4:59AM 21.62 | 5:24PM 21.85 | 5:47AM 22.08 | 6:10PM 22.34 | 6:35AM 22.02 | 6:57PM 22.28 | 7:23AM 21.46 | 7:44PM 21.75 | 8:11AM 20.44 | 8:33PM 20.8 | 9:00AM 19.19 | 9:23PM 19.62 | 9:52AM 17.88 | 10:17PM 18.41 | 10:49AM 16.7 | 11:16PM 17.32 | 11:51AM 15.88 | 12:20AM 16.6 | 12:57PM 15.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 9:08PM 3.81 | 9:40AM 2.56 | 10:04PM 2.49 | 10:32AM 1.51 | 10:55PM 1.35 | 11:21AM 0.79 | 11:45PM 0.56 | 12:08PM 0.52 | 12:34AM 0.26 | 12:55PM 0.69 | 1:22AM 0.52 | 1:42PM 1.31 | 2:11AM 1.25 | 2:30PM 2.23 | 3:02AM 2.3 | 3:20PM 3.35 | 3:55AM 3.51 | 4:12PM 4.49 | 4:52AM 4.63 | 5:10PM 5.51 | 5:52AM 5.48 | 6:12PM 6.2 | 6:55AM 5.94 | |||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wed 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 |
| Sunset | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 68 |
| Feels °F (?) | 52 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 61°F on Sat afternoon, min 55°F on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 61°F on Tue afternoon, min 57°F on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 64°F on Fri morning, min 57°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Wed morning, min 57°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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