Looe surf break

Looe surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 May 2026 BST
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Looe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Looe sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Looe surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Looe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 30th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 31st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Looe over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.3
SW
14
0.8
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
1.2
SW
7
1.3
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.3
SW
9
1.5
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
2.5
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
25
25
22
23
46
55
32
180
285
243
219
103
64
131
237
284
260
167
365
1422
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
5
W
10
W
10
W
15
W
20
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
25
W
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
WSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
40
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:31PM4.00m
4:45AM4.01m
5:08PM4.14m
5:24AM4.10m
5:44PM4.25m
6:02AM4.16m
6:20PM4.33m
6:39AM4.19m
6:56PM4.36m
7:16AM4.16m
7:33PM4.34m
7:53AM4.09m
8:10PM4.28m
Low Tide
10:40AM0.88m
11:03PM0.90m
11:21AM0.75m
11:43PM0.73m
11:58AM0.65m
00:19AM0.60m
12:34PM0.59m
00:55AM0.52m
1:08PM0.56m
1:30AM0.50m
1:43PM0.58m
2:05AM0.54m
2:17PM0.63m
2:40AM0.62m
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clear
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
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part cloud
light rain
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5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
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9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
1
3
13
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
19
17
13
17
18
14
16
16
14
17
18
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
16
15
13
17
15
11
15
16
11
14
14
12
14
14
12
12
11
11
9
9
9
9
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
4
25
4
3
23
46
55
32
180
285
243
219
103
64
55
7
3
10
44
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
7
2
25
22
23
25
23
29
36
23
9
4
20
20
7
6
7
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
10
2
7
1
4
5
23
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.5
WSW
3
1
SW
4
1.4
SW
6
1.2
SW
7
1.3
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.3
SW
9
1.5
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
2.5
SW
10
Energy kJ
3
4
5
6
38
118
131
237
284
260
167
365
1422
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
163
74
74
74
46
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
185
0
144
179
0
545
524
315
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

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