Nanjizal surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 08 May 2026 BST
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Nanjizal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nanjizal sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nanjizal this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 14th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Thu morning).

Fri
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
11
1
WNW
7
1
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
119
71
44
21
9
8
15
15
16
28
28
61
30
154
170
345
21
71
88
125
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
30
NE
40
NE
45
NNE
35
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
35
NW
40
WNW
35
N
40
N
40
N
25
N
20
NW
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:53PM4.05m
10:23AM3.75m
10:57PM3.91m
11:38AM3.67m
00:14AM3.93m
12:58PM3.81m
1:25AM4.14m
2:02PM4.11m
2:23AM4.46m
2:55PM4.50m
3:13AM4.83m
3:41PM4.90m
4:00AM5.18m
Low Tide
4:03PM1.57m
4:43AM1.61m
5:03PM1.71m
5:48AM1.65m
6:10PM1.72m
6:54AM1.55m
7:17PM1.59m
7:57AM1.31m
8:18PM1.33m
8:52AM0.99m
9:13PM1.00m
9:42AM0.66m
10:04PM0.66m
10:30AM0.37m
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light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:00
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
13
14
14
13
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
11
11
8
8
8
7
5
3
2
6
6
8
9
8
8
3
2
2
1
2
3
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
11
1.7
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
N
6
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
11
1
WNW
7
1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
92
119
71
44
21
9
383
177
142
69
28
9
18
13
23
22
345
21
71
88
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
W
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
E
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
4
9
13
12
3
3
8
15
15
16
13
28
61
27
50
50
49
2
21
33
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.2
S
6
0.3
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
13
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
3
2
3
11
1
3
8
2
2
2
15
4
14
30
6
5
5
1
21
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
4
1.3
E
5
1.4
NE
6
2
N
8
2.5
ENE
7
2.1
N
7
1.9
N
7
1.3
N
6
0.9
N
5
0.8
N
5
0.4
NW
5
0.7
WNW
4
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NNW
7
1.8
N
7
0.9
N
6
Energy kJ
14
90
123
446
637
420
378
119
40
33
10
16
154
170
612
671
289
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
3
17
55
55
544
544
261
64
552
222
23
271
550
550
944
270
203
215
202
242
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Nanjizal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nanjizal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nanjizal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nanjizal 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 (Nanjizal) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Nanjizal, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance 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 Camborne which is 33 km (20 miles) away, The Lizard, Penryn and The Scilly Isles.

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