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Porthcurno surf Forecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 BST
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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 11.2°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 10.4 °C max: 11.3 °C min: 8.9 °C)
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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 11.2°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 10.4 °C max: 11.3 °C min: 8.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthcurno this week:

The surf forecast for Porthcurno over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porthcurno in the next 12 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 18th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
0.7
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
1
E
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
WSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
SSW
0.2
WNW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
SW
1.2
E
0.1
SW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)7131212121111101010109511111110101010914148813878126121211116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1241653042241711141147850321875729204950494516212187177466996119945
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
WSW
30
W
20
NW
25
NNW
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
5
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
NNE
25
N
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
N
35
N
20
NNE
40
N
45
NNE
50
N
40
N
35
NE
40
NNE
20
NNE
20
ESE
15
E
5
S
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
3.75
2:54AM
4.06
3:22PM
4.05
3:37AM
4.36
4:00PM
4.36
4:14AM
4.64
4:33PM
4.64
4:46AM
4.87
5:04PM
4.88
5:18AM
5.05
5:34PM
5.06
5:48AM
5.14
6:04PM
5.16
6:19AM
5.16
6:35PM
5.17
6:51AM
5.10
7:07PM
5.11
7:24AM
4.96
7:41PM
4.97
8:01AM
4.76
8:20PM
4.76
8:43AM
4.50
9:06PM
4.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
1.70
9:25AM
1.42
9:41PM
1.41
10:07AM
1.14
10:20PM
1.13
10:41AM
0.87
10:54PM
0.87
11:13AM
0.66
11:26PM
0.66
11:43AM
0.52
11:58PM
0.53
12:14PM
0.46
12:30AM
0.48
12:45PM
0.48
1:02AM
0.52
1:17PM
0.59
1:36AM
0.64
1:51PM
0.75
2:13AM
0.82
2:29PM
0.97
2:55AM
1.04
3:14PM
1.20
3:48AM
1.26
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--
Sunset-8:21--8:22--8:24--8:25--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:31--8:34--8:36--8:37--8:38-
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Rain (mm)
--------------11-----1-114521-232--1
Temp. °C8910101212999999899789989898879109981010111111
Feels °C (?)6455886475741112233120102-2-10-11257899

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Wed night, near gales from the N by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

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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 12 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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