Nanjizal surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 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
10.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nanjizal this week:

The surf forecast for Nanjizal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 16 days are 6.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 5th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 5th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 7th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Rating
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2
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.7
WSW
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.5
W
2
S
2.2
WSW
6
WSW
6
W
5.5
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)1212111010913121212121111111062219181615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)944116467048657413973775305024763043526934562360123548632443232535023742156528568
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
35
N
20
NNW
20
W
40
SW
35
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
40
SSW
55
SSW
55
W
35
W
20
W
20
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
25
S
35
NW
35
WNW
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
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cross-
off
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on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
5.21
5:43AM
5.41
6:01PM
5.33
6:16AM
5.43
6:33PM
5.35
6:49AM
5.34
7:05PM
5.26
7:21AM
5.15
7:36PM
5.07
7:53AM
4.88
8:08PM
4.80
8:26AM
4.55
8:42PM
4.48
9:02AM
4.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:57PM
0.32
12:16PM
0.21
12:29AM
0.26
12:46PM
0.24
1:00AM
0.30
1:15PM
0.37
1:31AM
0.43
1:45PM
0.57
2:02AM
0.64
2:16PM
0.83
2:35AM
0.92
2:49PM
1.13
3:13AM
1.24
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
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Tuesday
07
Sunrise--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45
Sunset7:52--7:54--7:55--7:58--8:00--8:00--8:02--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C101178111111111112119999121312101010
Feels °C (?)452134453110351468321
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nanjizal 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 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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