Nanjizal surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

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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
10.9° 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue night, moderate winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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!
2
1
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.1
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
3
WNW
1.4
NW
1.4
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)7791211151514131211111212111091010912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2932346903140274870729054651430451637211215182000270417473273321881136472
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
S
45
SSW
45
SW
40
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
35
S
35
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
30
WNW
35
NW
25
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
15
NE
10
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-8:14--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:22-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
---3-----------------
Temp. °C12131212111111111111121110101110109101010
Feels °C (?)786322575576324555766
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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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