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Nanjizal surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 09 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.4° 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 Friday (May 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanjizal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | |
71 | 44 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 29 | 19 | 61 | 156 | 815 | 836 | 957 | 21 | 25 | 108 | 75 | 38 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 4:25PM5.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:52PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NNW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | N 6 | W 5 |
 kJ | 71 | 62 | 21 | 9 | 265 | 168 | 160 | 85 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 50 | 50 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 108 | 75 | 47 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 12 | SSE 6 | S 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | N 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | N 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 61 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | SSE 6 | W 8 | S 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | E 5 | WNW 12 | S 5 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | E 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 | 18 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | N 8 | NE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 6 | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 78 | 75 | 446 | 422 | 321 | 348 | 124 | 43 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 156 | 815 | 836 | 957 | 1103 | 821 | 408 | 98 | 38 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 204 | 463 | 264 | 586 | 64 | 300 | 247 | 213 | 592 | 592 | 550 | 714 | 746 | 137 | 212 | 271 | 270 | 3 | 270 | 210 |
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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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