Nanjizal Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.05° N 5.70° W

Nanjizal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nanjizal sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.5° 

Nanjizal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nanjizal surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 2,815 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with W swell.

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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
6
1.4
SW
6
3.5
SW
8
4
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
9
2
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
8
3.5
W
9
3
W
10
2.5
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.6
W
8
1.8
WSW
6
2.5
W
8
2.4
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
8
2
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
171
118
1583
2815
809
601
919
1918
1708
1184
551
258
165
103
42
229
970
858
807
497
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
45
SW
50
W
25
WSW
35
SSW
40
WSW
40
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
15
W
15
W
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
40
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:55PM5.29m
6:12AM5.17m
6:27PM5.47m
6:44AM5.30m
7:00PM5.53m
7:18AM5.34m
7:35PM5.49m
7:53AM5.27m
8:12PM5.32m
8:32AM5.09m
8:53PM5.03m
9:16AM4.80m
9:41PM4.65m
Low Tide
12:05PM0.48m
00:28AM0.33m
12:38PM0.32m
1:00AM0.21m
1:11PM0.25m
1:33AM0.20m
1:45PM0.28m
2:07AM0.30m
2:21PM0.42m
2:43AM0.50m
3:00PM0.64m
3:24AM0.79m
3:46PM0.94m
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6:30
6:31
6:33
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6:37
6:39
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8:15
8:14
8:12
8:09
8:07
8:05
8:02
 mm
8
5
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4
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Temp °C
18
18
19
19
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
19
19
19
19
Feels °C
14
12
14
12
10
13
13
12
10
12
13
14
15
14
14
16
12
16
15
15
15
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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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