Pendower Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 4.94° W

Pendower Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pendower Beach sea temperature is
19.0° C
2.0° 

Pendower Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pendower Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 29 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pendower Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pendower Beach in the next 16 days are 0.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)0.5ft (0.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m looking at the charts for the area and I gotta be straight with you. It’s gonna be a tough run for the next couple of weeks. There’s a real sting in this forecast, and I’m not just talking about the water temp. For the first slice of the 16-day window, from Friday the 14th of August right through to Tuesday the 25th of August, it’s a write-off. We’re talking flat, tiny waves, mostly under 0.7 ft, and a whole lot of nothing. You’ll see a few days with a mix of cross-off and offshore winds, but with no swell to work with, it’s all just a tease. The swell energy is pathetic, barely cracking double digits most of the time (12 or less), so don’t even bother wetting a board. There’s a solid 11-day gap of poor surf, which is a long, dry spell for this stretch.

Now, if you’re patient – and I mean *really* patient – things start to whisper at the end of the month. The standout window is Tuesday the 25th of August. That afternoon, the wind turns clean offshore from the NW, and we’ll see a little bump of 5 ft from the SSW. The swell period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and weak, but at least the wind is straight off the land. The wave energy jumps to 377 (moderate), which is the first real pulse we’ve seen. The water is a touch warmer than normal, sitting at 66°F with a 4°F anomaly, so it’s a bit toastier than usual for this time of year. That Tuesday is the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still only a 1/10, so keep your expectations in the car park.

Then, Saturday the 29th of August afternoon is the only other blip. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the south, with a real short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is light cross-off from the west. The combined energy is 656 (strong), which is a proper push, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and inconsistent. It’s still just a 2/10, but if you’re desperate, that’s the biggest window we’ve got. Look, this is a sheltered spot, and it’s showing its teeth. It’s not a great run, but it’s what we’ve got. For beginners, the 5 ft on Tuesday is manageable, but that 7 ft on Saturday will be a handful and more for the experienced crew.

Stay patient, check the charts again in a few days. The forecasts can change, and this stretch tends not to stay this poor for long.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
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12
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W
7
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5
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18
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18
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18
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16
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17
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17
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16
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16
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15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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6
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29
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9
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21
18
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NNW
25
N
30
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20
NNW
15
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15
WNW
20
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High Tide
7:17PM4.93m
7:41AM4.60m
7:56PM4.89m
8:18AM4.55m
8:34PM4.73m
8:55AM4.41m
9:11PM4.48m
9:32AM4.20m
9:50PM4.16m
10:12AM3.94m
10:33PM3.82m
11:00AM3.66m
11:27PM3.50m
Low Tide
1:54AM-0.35m
2:08PM-0.20m
2:33AM-0.24m
2:47PM-0.05m
3:10AM-0.01m
3:24PM0.21m
3:46AM0.32m
4:01PM0.55m
4:21AM0.70m
4:38PM0.92m
4:58AM1.09m
5:19PM1.29m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Pendower Beach Surf forecast

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

Pendower Beach is 11 km (7 miles) from Truro. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Truro. Truro has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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