Penhale surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 06 Dec 2025 GMT
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Penhale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Penhale sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Penhale this week:

The surf forecast for Penhale over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Penhale in the next 12 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 7th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 7th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 8th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Penhale over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Sat night, gales from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Tue morning, moderate winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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Rating
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7
W
6.5
W
4.5
W
2.5
W
4
WSW
2.1
W
3
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
2
W
2
W
2.2
W
2.1
W
2.3
W
1.9
WNW
4
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)161715141212111817161614131212131212181817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)252352158085282510430012482302132978968677962612756172811411066159212691419241698157242
Wind
(km/h)
55
WSW
45
WSW
25
S
50
SW
35
W
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
55
S
65
SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSW
35
S
35
S
35
SSE
30
S
35
S
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:59PM
6.68
6:21AM
6.83
6:47PM
6.48
7:09AM
6.63
7:36PM
6.15
7:59AM
6.32
8:27PM
5.77
8:51AM
5.94
9:21PM
5.37
9:46AM
5.55
10:20PM
5.04
10:47AM
5.22
11:25PM
4.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:58AM
0.04
12:19AM
0.22
12:48PM
0.16
1:07AM
0.42
1:38PM
0.41
1:56AM
0.71
2:30PM
0.75
2:47AM
1.06
3:24PM
1.12
3:41AM
1.41
4:22PM
1.46
4:41AM
1.72
5:23PM
1.70
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise8:03--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:11--
Sunset-4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:15--4:15--4:15-
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
rain showers
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cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
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clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
2-34-2--2221---------1
Temp. °C121114141213131214141212111111111212131310
Feels °C (?)228656773278657466668
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Information about the Penhale Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Penhale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Penhale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Penhale 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 (Penhale) 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 Penhale 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.

Penhale is 4 km (2 miles) from Newquay. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newquay. Newquay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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