
Surf Forecasts:
Porthjoke surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W swell.
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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthjoke in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthjoke over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 447 | 587 | 373 | 257 | 160 | 201 | 277 | 668 | 434 | 320 | 205 | 160 | 153 | 129 | 588 | 485 | 645 | 710 | 573 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:36PM6.65m | 5:59AM6.54m | 6:16PM6.92m | 6:36AM6.73m | 6:54PM6.99m | 7:12AM6.75m | 7:29PM6.87m | 7:47AM6.62m | 8:04PM6.58m | 8:20AM6.34m | 8:38PM6.17m | 8:54AM5.95m | 9:13PM5.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38AM0.44m | 00:03AM0.14m | 12:17PM0.15m | 00:40AM-0.03m | 12:54PM0.03m | 1:15AM-0.02m | 1:28PM0.07m | 1:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM0.27m | 2:19AM0.45m | 2:34PM0.59m | 2:50AM0.85m | 3:07PM1.01m | 3:22AM1.30m | |||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 15 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
19 | — | 587 | 373 | 257 | 160 | 201 | 4 | — | 434 | 320 | 205 | 160 | 153 | 129 | — | — | 645 | 710 | 573 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
43 | 447 | — | — | — | — | — | 277 | 668 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 588 | 485 | 73 | 89 | 54 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 292 | 214 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 205 | 230 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 563 | 326 | 49 | 49 | 98 | 75 |
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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.










