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Porthjoke surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 BSTForecast 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
12.4° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthjoke this week:
The surf forecast for Porthjoke over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthjoke in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthjoke over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | |
85 | 82 | 72 | 104 | 82 | 78 | 61 | 37 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 124 | 113 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:10AM6.07m | 5:30PM6.09m | 5:46AM6.19m | 6:03PM6.23m | 6:19AM6.23m | 6:36PM6.27m | 6:53AM6.17m | 7:08PM6.20m | 7:26AM6.01m | 7:41PM6.04m | 8:00AM5.78m | 8:16PM5.80m | 8:35AM5.48m | 8:53PM5.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:32AM0.71m | 11:48PM0.71m | 12:04PM0.63m | 00:20AM0.63m | 12:35PM0.63m | 00:52AM0.63m | 1:05PM0.72m | 1:24AM0.73m | 1:37PM0.88m | 1:57AM0.92m | 2:10PM1.11m | 2:32AM1.18m | 2:45PM1.38m | 3:11AM1.49m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 6 |
 kJ | 85 | 82 | 72 | 104 | 82 | 78 | 61 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | N 4 | W 12 | — | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 61 | 42 | 40 | 7 | 6 | — | 17 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 15 | — | SW 8 | W 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | N 6 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | 45 | 26 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 5 | — | 124 | 113 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 209 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 207 | 55 | 230 | 201 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 231 | 292 | 269 | 273 | 385 | 231 | 248 |
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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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