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Porth Beach Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Porth Beach surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 07 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porth Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Porth Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porth Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 6 | W 6 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | |
3 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 38 | 57 | 64 | 138 | 157 | 127 | 170 | 191 | 108 | 43 | 17 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 195 | 303 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:14AM5.16m | 9:34PM5.21m | 9:59AM4.86m | 10:25PM4.94m | 10:55AM4.62m | 11:28PM4.78m | 12:07PM4.53m | 00:41AM4.80m | 1:23PM4.68m | 1:52AM5.04m | 2:28PM5.03m | 2:51AM5.42m | 3:22PM5.49m | 3:43AM5.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM1.67m | 3:56AM1.79m | 4:14PM1.94m | 4:54AM2.02m | 5:16PM2.13m | 6:04AM2.10m | 6:30PM2.16m | 7:18AM1.97m | 7:43PM1.98m | 8:22AM1.66m | 8:45PM1.64m | 9:17AM1.25m | 9:38PM1.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 7 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | N 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 38 | 57 | 64 | 138 | 157 | 9 | 8 | 191 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 16 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | N 5 | WNW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SW 19 | — | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | — | W 11 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 15 | — | 30 | 30 | — | 10 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 127 | 170 | — | 108 | 43 | 15 | — | 7 | 25 | 195 | 303 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 403 | 418 | 235 | 12 | 43 | 0 | 54 | 5 | 292 | 284 | 27 | 27 | 71 | 242 | 43 | 61 | 272 | 401 | 487 | 489 | 94 |
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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 16 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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