Perranuthnoe surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 27 Sep 2025 BST
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Perranuthnoe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Perranuthnoe sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perranuthnoe this week:

The surf forecast for Perranuthnoe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perranuthnoe in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 05) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
2
2
2
0
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
1.4
W
0.8
WSW
1.2
W
0.9
SW
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)11101510119881312121111111010101111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5313842732792021309066572855778610517517418338325730496279210
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
5
NW
0
SSW
10
W
5
WNW
0
WSW
10
W
5
ENE
10
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
15
S
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
4.87
8:44AM
4.81
9:00PM
4.59
9:23AM
4.54
9:45PM
4.27
10:22AM
4.25
11:05PM
3.98
12:09PM
4.11
1:12AM
4.00
1:50PM
4.32
2:29AM
4.32
2:50PM
4.70
3:19AM
4.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:08AM
1.78
3:26PM
1.90
3:42AM
2.06
4:08PM
2.19
4:30AM
2.36
5:11PM
2.45
5:47AM
2.57
6:48PM
2.51
7:35AM
2.51
8:26PM
2.24
8:56AM
2.16
9:29PM
1.80
9:50AM
1.72
Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24
Sunset7:09--7:07--7:05--7:02--7:00--6:59--6:57--
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C151414141414141314141415151515141515151515
Feels °C (?)10101210131313131313141213121091212131311
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (South)

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Perranuthnoe (light winds from the NNW at Culdrose Airport 15 km from Perranuthnoe). 1.3m 10s swell from the W with a 0.8m 14s groundswell from the WSW and a 0.6m 4s local chop from the WNW as well as a 0.5m 13s groundswell, also from the WNW. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Actual: 46 min ago

13 km/h
NNW
Cross-Off
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Information about the Perranuthnoe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Perranuthnoe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Perranuthnoe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Perranuthnoe 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 (Perranuthnoe) 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 Perranuthnoe 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 Perranuthnoe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 7 km (4 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 15 km (9 miles) away, Penryn, The Lizard and Falmouth.

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