Northcott surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 BST
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Northcott surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Northcott sea temperature is
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Northcott this week:

The surf forecast for Northcott over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Northcott in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 11th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
7
1.3
N
7
0.1
W
11
2
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
4
3
2
2
5
17
40
58
28
30
148
145
2
472
171
328
133
138
40
121
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
E
10
S
10
SE
15
S
10
SE
15
ENE
0
SSW
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
35
NE
30
NE
30
N
15
NW
10
NNE
35
NE
30
N
30
NW
10
NW
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:08AM6.41m
9:26PM6.42m
9:47AM6.04m
10:08PM6.07m
10:32AM5.68m
10:58PM5.76m
11:28AM5.41m
00:00AM5.56m
12:38PM5.30m
1:12AM5.58m
1:53PM5.45m
2:23AM5.84m
3:00PM5.84m
3:23AM6.28m
Low Tide
3:07PM1.55m
3:32AM1.69m
3:46PM1.90m
4:16AM2.05m
4:34PM2.22m
5:13AM2.34m
5:36PM2.47m
6:26AM2.46m
6:54PM2.52m
7:43AM2.33m
8:09PM2.32m
8:49AM1.97m
9:11PM1.93m
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light rain
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rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
light rain
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rain showers
part cloud
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light rain
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5:43
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
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8:45
8:47
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:54
1
1
2
1
3
1
5
2
1
5
12
1
2
Temp °C
11
12
10
12
13
10
15
16
12
15
15
13
11
10
10
9
8
8
10
10
9
7
10
8
8
10
8
13
15
10
12
12
10
4
4
4
5
6
0
3
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
7
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.7
NNW
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
6
1
3
2
2
2
17
40
58
28
30
148
9
2
2
2
5
7
7
33
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
1
4
2
2
1
1
2
2
6
28
9
2
2
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
2
2
5
1
6
1
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
5
0.3
N
3
0.3
N
4
1.3
N
7
1.7
N
6
2
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
2
1
3
145
177
472
171
328
133
138
40
121
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
399
278
285
413
496
278
47
100
2
47
38
33
238
226
197
250
0
182
213
510
82
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
4
2
3
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Northcott Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Northcott provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Northcott can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Northcott 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 (Northcott) 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 Northcott 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.

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