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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mounts Bay (Penzance) this week:
The surf forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mounts Bay (Penzance) in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 5th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 5th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 237 | 311 | 698 | 376 | 137 | 72 | 52 | 42 | 68 | 49 | 40 | 38 | 26 | 74 | 65 | 84 | 111 | 109 | 76 | 73 | 53 | 48 | 41 | 67 | 762 | 814 | 976 | 771 | 676 | 695 | 577 | 434 | 326 | 168 | 125 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:59AM 5.14 | 3:29PM 5.08 | 3:50AM 5.40 | 4:16PM 5.33 | 4:37AM 5.56 | 5:00PM 5.49 | 5:21AM 5.62 | 5:42PM 5.56 | 6:04AM 5.57 | 6:24PM 5.53 | 6:45AM 5.42 | 7:05PM 5.42 | 7:27AM 5.20 | 7:47PM 5.23 | 8:10AM 4.92 | 8:30PM 4.98 | 8:56AM 4.61 | 9:18PM 4.71 | 9:49AM 4.32 | 10:15PM 4.45 | 10:55AM 4.10 | 11:27PM 4.29 | 12:13PM 4.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:45AM 1.04 | 10:08PM 1.02 | 10:36AM 0.78 | 10:59PM 0.77 | 11:24AM 0.63 | 11:46PM 0.63 | 12:09PM 0.60 | 12:31AM 0.61 | 12:52PM 0.68 | 1:15AM 0.70 | 1:33PM 0.85 | 1:57AM 0.89 | 2:13PM 1.10 | 2:39AM 1.15 | 2:52PM 1.40 | 3:21AM 1.46 | 3:32PM 1.71 | 4:07AM 1.77 | 4:19PM 2.00 | 5:04AM 2.03 | 5:20PM 2.22 | 6:19AM 2.14 | 6:41PM 2.27 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mounts Bay (Penzance) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mounts Bay (Penzance) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mounts Bay (Penzance) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mounts Bay (Penzance) 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 (Mounts Bay (Penzance)) 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 Mounts Bay (Penzance) 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 Mounts Bay (Penzance), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 3 km (2 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 17 km (11 miles) away, Penryn, The Lizard and Falmouth.
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