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Porthcurno Surf Forecast
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Porthcurno surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Porthcurno surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porthcurno sea temperature is
11.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthcurno this week:
The surf forecast for Porthcurno over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthcurno in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthcurno over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | |
515 | 466 | 406 | 328 | 245 | 118 | 100 | 86 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 47 | 157 | 232 | 380 | 350 | 280 | 154 | 116 | 116 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:07AM4.03m | 11:46PM4.19m | 12:39PM3.90m | 1:15AM4.20m | 2:00PM4.05m | 2:25AM4.39m | 2:59PM4.31m | 3:18AM4.63m | 3:45PM4.59m | 4:01AM4.84m | 4:23PM4.83m | 4:39AM4.99m | 4:59PM5.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:47PM1.47m | 6:39AM1.35m | 7:09PM1.51m | 7:58AM1.27m | 8:25PM1.36m | 9:03AM1.07m | 9:24PM1.13m | 9:54AM0.85m | 10:12PM0.90m | 10:36AM0.68m | 10:52PM0.72m | 11:11AM0.56m | 11:28PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
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Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
 kJ | 515 | 466 | 406 | 328 | 245 | 118 | 100 | 86 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 47 | 18 | 232 | 380 | 350 | 280 | 154 | 116 | 82 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SW 12 | — | SW 8 | W 13 | E 5 | ESE 5 | W 15 | W 9 | ESE 6 | NNE 5 | W 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 31 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 157 | 42 | 40 | 7 | 6 | 53 | 76 | 116 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 11 | S 11 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | WNW 17 | S 8 | N 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 11 | 7 | — | — | 54 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | — | N 4 | E 4 | E 6 | N 5 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 602 | 427 | 112 | 45 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 88 | 11 | 342 | 393 | 381 | 385 | 449 | 572 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 115 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 54 | 5 | 16 | 201 | 177 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 43 |
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Information about the Porthcurno Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porthcurno provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porthcurno can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porthcurno 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 (Porthcurno) 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 Porthcurno 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 Porthcurno, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 12 km (7 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 32 km (20 miles) away, The Lizard, Penryn and Falmouth.
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