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Nanjizal surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 27 Apr 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
11.7° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nanjizal in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanjizal over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, near gales from the E by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | |
75 | 48 | 47 | 157 | 232 | 380 | 368 | 285 | 203 | 174 | 165 | 104 | 104 | 114 | 102 | 89 | 97 | 70 | 54 | 66 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:59PM4.31m | 3:18AM4.63m | 3:45PM4.59m | 4:01AM4.84m | 4:23PM4.83m | 4:39AM4.99m | 4:59PM5.01m | 5:14AM5.09m | 5:32PM5.12m | 5:48AM5.11m | 6:05PM5.15m | 6:22AM5.05m | 6:38PM5.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM1.13m | 9:54AM0.85m | 10:12PM0.90m | 10:36AM0.68m | 10:52PM0.72m | 11:11AM0.56m | 11:28PM0.59m | 11:44AM0.51m | 00:01AM0.53m | 12:16PM0.53m | 00:33AM0.54m | 12:47PM0.61m | 1:06AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | E 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
 kJ | 75 | 48 | 47 | 157 | 232 | 380 | 368 | 285 | 160 | 119 | 114 | 92 | 104 | 114 | 102 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | ESE 4 | E 5 | WSW 8 | N 5 | WSW 9 | N 6 | WNW 19 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 10 | E 6 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 69 | 203 | 174 | 165 | 102 | 27 | 56 | 35 | 23 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 7 | — | — | W 19 | — | — | — | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | E 6 | E 5 | S 16 | S 16 | W 12 | SW 7 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 10 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | 104 | 96 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 3 | N 5 | NE 5 | E 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 74 | 74 | 52 | 171 | 1389 | 1982 | 2006 | 585 | 310 | — | 1 | 2 | 15 | 89 | 97 | 70 | 54 | 66 | 192 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 19 | 17 | 195 | 3 | 266 | 232 | 181 | 179 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 3 | 202 | 272 | 3 | 204 | 272 | 213 |
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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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