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Nanjizal surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nanjizal this week:
The surf forecast for Nanjizal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanjizal over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, severe gales from the N by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 2671 | 1623 | 646 | 1665 | 2434 | 3144 | 1892 | 1474 | 1116 | 779 | 561 | 465 | 497 | 343 | 777 | 892 | 571 | 227 | 92 | 54 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:49PM 3.97 | 1:44AM 3.86 | 2:20PM 4.14 | 3:00AM 4.11 | 3:24PM 4.47 | 3:53AM 4.44 | 4:11PM 4.82 | 4:34AM 4.76 | 4:51PM 5.10 | 5:10AM 5.01 | 5:26PM 5.30 | 5:44AM 5.19 | 5:58PM 5.40 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:41PM 1.53 | 8:19AM 1.57 | 9:05PM 1.30 | 9:31AM 1.27 | 10:05PM 0.96 | 10:23AM 0.94 | 10:50PM 0.66 | 11:04AM 0.65 | 11:27PM 0.43 | 11:39AM 0.45 | 12:00AM 0.30 | 12:11PM 0.34 | 12:30AM 0.26 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 2 | -4 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (South)
The wind is still cross-on at Nanjizal (light winds from the W at Land's End Airport 6 km from Nanjizal). A 2.6m groundswell from the W
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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 12 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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