Surf Forecasts:
Looe surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, W swell with 603 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Looe this week:
The surf forecast for Looe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Looe in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Looe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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10 | 9 | 134 | 250 | 22 | 22 | 603 | 102 | 55 | 38 | 39 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 54 | 127 | 156 | 190 | 132 | 121 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:24PM4.54m | 9:46AM4.35m | 10:09PM4.23m | 10:37AM4.06m | 11:10PM3.87m | 11:49AM3.77m | 00:37AM3.57m | 1:26PM3.64m | 2:22AM3.52m | 3:03PM3.77m | 3:52AM3.72m | 4:20PM4.09m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.24m | 4:05AM0.36m | 4:26PM0.55m | 4:51AM0.74m | 5:18PM0.93m | 5:48AM1.14m | 6:29PM1.27m | 7:10AM1.43m | 8:08PM1.38m | 8:51AM1.39m | 9:40PM1.11m | 10:09AM1.04m | 10:44PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SE 5 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | S 11 |
10 | 9 | 8 | 75 | 22 | 22 | 102 | 102 | 55 | 38 | 39 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 54 | 127 | 156 | 190 | 132 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 10 | — | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — |
1 | 4 | — | 21 | — | — | 20 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 12 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 8 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | S 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
44 | 138 | 134 | 250 | 58 | 46 | 603 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 20 | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 46 | — | 121 | 62 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 192 | 280 | 46 | 0 | 280 | 185 | 50 | 222 | 0 | 14 | 37 | 37 | 56 | 139 | 14 | 135 | 753 | 230 | 185 | 531 | 483 |
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Information about the Looe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Looe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Looe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Looe 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 (Looe) 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 Looe 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.
Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Looe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Fowey which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Par which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Plymouth, Saint Austell and Bodmin.











