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Porthjoke surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Porthjoke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porthjoke sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthjoke this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Porthjoke in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthjoke over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 149 | 268 | 1714 | 1041 | 742 | 1011 | 814 | 727 | 1242 | 3236 | 2387 | 1512 | 1042 | 811 | 609 | 599 | 569 | 773 | 670 | 703 | 546 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:14PM 4.66 | 12:59AM 4.90 | 1:50PM 4.84 | 2:21AM 5.25 | 2:56PM 5.26 | 3:18AM 5.71 | 3:45PM 5.70 | 4:02AM 6.12 | 4:24PM 6.08 | 4:40AM 6.42 | 4:59PM 6.35 | 5:15AM 6.59 | 5:32PM 6.51 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:53PM 2.09 | 7:48AM 1.80 | 8:19PM 1.79 | 8:58AM 1.39 | 9:19PM 1.34 | 9:49AM 0.95 | 10:05PM 0.92 | 10:29AM 0.60 | 10:43PM 0.60 | 11:04AM 0.37 | 11:17PM 0.39 | 11:36AM 0.27 | 11:49PM 0.30 | ||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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Information about the Porthjoke Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porthjoke provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porthjoke can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porthjoke 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 (Porthjoke) 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 Porthjoke 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.
Porthjoke is 3 km (2 miles) from Newquay. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newquay. Newquay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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