Nanjizal Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.05° N 5.70° W

Nanjizal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nanjizal sea temperature is
18.9° C
1.7° 

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


Nanjizal surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Height (m)
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WNW
8
1.1
WNW
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W
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1.4
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
2.1
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8
2.5
WNW
9
2.2
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9
1.8
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9
1.3
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9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.4
W
9
0.5
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10
0.5
W
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
143
107
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160
293
416
531
1051
792
589
283
79
48
24
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40
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
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35
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NNW
20
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High Tide
8:44PM5.11m
9:03AM4.78m
9:23PM4.68m
9:44AM4.42m
10:06PM4.24m
10:30AM4.04m
10:59PM3.84m
11:34AM3.72m
00:17AM3.56m
1:05PM3.59m
1:52AM3.54m
2:30PM3.72m
3:04AM3.75m
Low Tide
2:54PM0.50m
3:16AM0.65m
3:31PM0.84m
3:53AM1.03m
4:11PM1.21m
4:34AM1.41m
4:59PM1.57m
5:25AM1.74m
6:02PM1.84m
6:37AM1.94m
7:29PM1.95m
8:09AM1.93m
8:57PM1.80m
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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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