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Porth Beach surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 04 Feb 2026 GMT
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Porth Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porth Beach sea temperature is
9.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porth Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Porth Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porth Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
1
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!
4
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
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0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
W
1.8
WSW
1.7
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
1.5
SW
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)141312211917161514141312121211101018161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2491130840317468018639739063243361931802618110989777391036743210533897955213887
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
35
ESE
40
E
35
SSW
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SW
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
NNW
15
W
10
SW
15
S
20
SSE
50
SE
15
SSW
10
E
10
SSE
15
SSW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
6.53
7:19AM
6.77
7:38PM
6.35
7:55AM
6.48
8:14PM
6.06
8:31AM
6.07
8:49PM
5.69
9:08AM
5.60
9:27PM
5.28
9:48AM
5.11
10:11PM
4.86
10:38AM
4.66
11:10PM
4.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:06PM
0.09
1:17AM
0.23
1:41PM
0.28
1:52AM
0.46
2:15PM
0.59
2:26AM
0.78
2:48PM
0.97
3:01AM
1.18
3:22PM
1.40
3:38AM
1.61
4:01PM
1.83
4:25AM
2.03
4:54PM
2.23
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise7:50--7:48--7:48--7:46--7:45--7:43--7:41--
Sunset-5:16--5:19--5:20--5:22--5:23--5:25--5:28-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C99101111101111101211910119111110111011
Feels °C (?)114566775986775888875
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Information about the Porth Beach Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Porth Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Truro, Saint Austell and Bodmin.

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