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Portinfer surfForecast / Guernsey / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Portinfer surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portinfer sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portinfer this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Portinfer in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portinfer over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | |
4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 120 | 80 | 352 | 237 | 151 | 231 | 103 | 52 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 9:50AM6.85m | 10:05PM6.85m | 10:26AM6.45m | 10:44PM6.47m | 11:10AM6.05m | 11:31PM6.10m | 12:06PM5.72m | 00:34AM5.84m | 1:22PM5.58m | 1:53AM5.80m | 2:44PM5.76m | 3:10AM6.08m | 3:52PM6.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:59PM1.74m | 4:22AM1.79m | 4:37PM2.12m | 5:05AM2.17m | 5:22PM2.49m | 5:59AM2.49m | 6:22PM2.77m | 7:08AM2.64m | 7:38PM2.87m | 8:25AM2.53m | 8:56PM2.67m | 9:34AM2.16m | 10:02PM2.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NE 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | ENE 4 | W 15 | W 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | NE 6 | — | N 5 | W 12 |
 kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 31 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 10 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | W 5 | NE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SSE 3 | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 27 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 5 | W 8 | W 5 | SSE 3 | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | SSE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 3 | — | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 17 | — | 2 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 3 | — | 8 | 120 | 80 | 352 | 237 | 151 | 231 | 103 | 52 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 599 | 196 | 201 | 608 | 595 | 196 | 196 | 109 | 117 | 196 | 199 | 199 | 97 | 56 | 224 | 76 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 619 | 229 |
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Information about the Portinfer Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portinfer provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portinfer can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portinfer 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 (Portinfer) 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 Portinfer 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Guernsey? If you are looking for accommodation near Portinfer, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guernsey, consider staying in Saint Peter Port which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Guernsey where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Guernsey which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Saint Helier, Octeville and Equeurdreville-Hainneville.
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