
Surf Forecasts:
Looe surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Looe in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Looe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | S 15 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
141 | 88 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 188 | 106 | 81 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 163 | 97 | 67 | 38 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:16PM4.45m | 5:47AM4.35m | 6:01PM4.75m | 6:27AM4.60m | 6:38PM4.94m | 7:00AM4.75m | 7:12PM5.00m | 7:31AM4.81m | 7:44PM4.95m | 8:01AM4.76m | 8:15PM4.79m | 8:31AM4.62m | 8:47PM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05AM0.61m | 11:34PM0.23m | 11:51AM0.22m | 00:17AM-0.10m | 12:33PM-0.05m | 00:56AM-0.28m | 1:11PM-0.20m | 1:33AM-0.31m | 1:48PM-0.19m | 2:08AM-0.20m | 2:23PM-0.06m | 2:41AM0.04m | 2:57PM0.19m | 3:13AM0.37m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 14 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | SE 4 |
72 | 45 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 188 | 106 | 81 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 163 | 97 | 67 | 38 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | S 15 | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 12 | W 8 | — |
141 | 88 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | S 11 | S 11 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 8 |
1 | 1 | — | 3 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 23 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 33 | 199 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 38 | 26 | 234 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 46 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 74 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 14 |
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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.










