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Porthmeor surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Porthmeor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porthmeor sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthmeor this week:
The surf forecast for Porthmeor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthmeor in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthmeor over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | |
89 | 311 | 260 | 302 | 226 | 60 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 32 | 75 | 821 | 984 | 1178 | 805 | 250 | 166 | 104 | 53 | 23 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:16PM4.34m | 11:56AM4.10m | 00:31AM4.36m | 1:14PM4.23m | 1:41AM4.58m | 2:18PM4.56m | 2:40AM4.93m | 3:11PM4.98m | 3:31AM5.34m | 3:59PM5.42m | 4:18AM5.72m | 4:43PM5.82m | 5:04AM6.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM1.92m | 5:57AM1.88m | 6:21PM1.94m | 7:08AM1.76m | 7:32PM1.78m | 8:12AM1.47m | 8:34PM1.47m | 9:07AM1.10m | 9:28PM1.09m | 9:56AM0.73m | 10:18PM0.70m | 10:43AM0.40m | 11:05PM0.36m | 11:29AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:01 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | W 11 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 6 | W 8 |
 kJ | 47 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 33 | 250 | 166 | 104 | 19 | 23 | 146 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 6 | W 11 | W 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | NW 4 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | N 6 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | ESE 5 | S 13 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 6 | — | E 3 |
| kJ | 89 | 311 | 260 | 302 | 226 | 60 | 21 | — | — | 32 | 75 | 821 | 984 | 1178 | 805 | 145 | 95 | 27 | 53 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 308 | 276 | 701 | 562 | 46 | 139 | 285 | 247 | 577 | 576 | 527 | 932 | 318 | 75 | 319 | 232 | 14 | 10 | 190 | 27 | 14 |
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Information about the Porthmeor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porthmeor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porthmeor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porthmeor 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 (Porthmeor) 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 Porthmeor 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.
Porthmeor is 12 km (7 miles) from Camborne. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camborne. Camborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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