Surf Forecasts:
Nanjizal surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,097 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanjizal over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the E by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, near gales from the E by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
551 | 819 | 1097 | 1001 | 539 | 222 | 25 | 48 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 40 | 51 | 37 | 17 | 17 | 33 | 31 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:29PM4.01m | 3:54AM4.05m | 4:13PM4.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:24AM1.70m | 9:59PM1.50m | 10:16AM1.37m | 10:43PM1.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | N 6 | W 9 | W 9 | N 4 | N 4 | SE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | WNW 10 | S 6 |
24 | 22 | 21 | 41 | 539 | 222 | 17 | 44 | 78 | 25 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 17 | 17 | 208 | 31 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | SSW 9 |
2 | — | — | — | 19 | 17 | 25 | 38 | 25 | 17 | 42 | 39 | 40 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 9 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 14 | N 4 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 25 | 25 | 48 | 40 | 42 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 51 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 6 | N 5 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | NNE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | ESE 7 | — |
551 | 819 | 1097 | 1001 | 25 | 92 | 133 | 25 | — | 36 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 107 | 341 | 698 | — | 79 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 550 | 193 | 202 | 3 | 118 | 222 | 21 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 234 | 191 | 374 | 374 | 210 | 23 |
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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.











