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Nanjizal surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 12 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
12.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nanjizal this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanjizal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 18 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 10 | |
31 | 58 | 92 | 1131 | 1109 | 1205 | 839 | 648 | 238 | 163 | 18 | 77 | 72 | 78 | 175 | 715 | 1376 | 1132 | 797 | 953 | 2000 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:02PM4.11m | 2:23AM4.46m | 2:55PM4.50m | 3:13AM4.83m | 3:41PM4.90m | 4:00AM5.18m | 4:25PM5.26m | 4:46AM5.45m | 5:09PM5.53m | 5:31AM5.60m | 5:54PM5.68m | 6:17AM5.60m | 6:40PM5.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM1.31m | 8:18PM1.33m | 8:52AM0.99m | 9:13PM1.00m | 9:42AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.66m | 10:30AM0.37m | 10:52PM0.35m | 11:16AM0.17m | 11:40PM0.13m | 12:03PM0.08m | 00:28AM0.03m | 12:50PM0.11m | 1:18AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 15 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | S 19 |
 kJ | 26 | 26 | 12 | 50 | 50 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 238 | 163 | 18 | 77 | 5 | 17 | 166 | 715 | 1376 | 1132 | 797 | 953 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | N 6 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 16 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 20 | S 19 |
| kJ | 31 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 21 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 121 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 12 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | W 9 | N 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | — | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 58 | 92 | 1131 | 1109 | 1205 | 839 | 648 | 137 | 64 | 124 | — | 72 | 78 | 175 | — | — | — | 43 | 206 | 2000 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 591 | 550 | 939 | 311 | 137 | 325 | 247 | 152 | 21 | 211 | 242 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 133 | 191 | 23 | 211 | 299 | 392 |
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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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