Porthmeor surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 16s period. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)20ft (6.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthmeor over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
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4
2
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
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4
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
5.5
W
6
W
6
W
4
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
4.5
W
4
WSW
3
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)131615161413121110879121212161513121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7753146391643416510624922439865994021271384071535240222499721744435661656955442
Wind
(km/h)
50
WSW
55
SW
50
WSW
30
W
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
3.84
1:29AM
4.08
2:14PM
4.06
2:41AM
4.43
3:13PM
4.48
3:32AM
4.89
3:58PM
4.96
4:14AM
5.38
4:38PM
5.45
4:54AM
5.83
5:16PM
5.88
5:33AM
6.19
5:54PM
6.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:10PM
2.22
8:04AM
2.02
8:31PM
1.94
9:10AM
1.61
9:29PM
1.51
9:58AM
1.13
10:15PM
1.04
10:40AM
0.66
10:56PM
0.60
11:19AM
0.26
11:35PM
0.22
11:57AM
-0.02
12:15AM
-0.02
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--
Sunset-8:07--8:09--8:12--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17-
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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light rain
Rain (mm)
--21-1---2--1-------3
Temp. °C99910108101010121212121211121211121211
Feels °C (?)-3-3-2344554999553777666
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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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