Looe surf break

Looe surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

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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
12.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Looe in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 22nd May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 22nd May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 22nd May)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Wed morning).

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
1.4
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
130
125
98
63
32
31
29
75
98
50
55
48
25
117
117
54
17
25
25
22
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
NW
10
NW
10
W
10
N
5
NE
5
SE
10
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
E
40
E
40
E
30
E
20
ESE
10
SE
10
NNW
5
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:07PM4.16m
11:55AM3.74m
00:17AM3.98m
1:05PM3.64m
1:24AM3.87m
2:08PM3.65m
2:24AM3.84m
3:03PM3.74m
3:17AM3.86m
3:50PM3.86m
4:04AM3.93m
4:31PM4.00m
4:45AM4.01m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.82m
5:22AM0.81m
5:44PM1.14m
6:29AM1.07m
6:56PM1.36m
7:45AM1.19m
8:15PM1.40m
8:56AM1.14m
9:24PM1.28m
9:53AM1.02m
10:18PM1.09m
10:40AM0.88m
11:03PM0.90m
11:21AM0.75m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
4
2
Temp °C
17
16
19
20
17
21
22
22
23
24
23
23
23
22
17
17
16
17
17
15
19
17
17
19
20
15
21
22
22
21
22
20
20
20
19
10
10
9
15
16
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
204
130
125
98
63
32
31
29
75
98
50
55
48
25
12
11
8
10
25
1
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
23
2
7
8
8
8
7
1
18
7
6
6
7
3
6
12
6
2
2
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
5
10
7
3
7
1
3
3
3
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
E
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.4
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
5
13
15
21
31
21
117
117
54
17
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
26
42
14
37
37
8
37
37
37
190
186
188
56
50
72
74
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
7
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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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