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Portreath Beach Surf Forecast
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Portreath Beach surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 04 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Portreath Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portreath Beach sea temperature is
11.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portreath Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portreath Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2044 | 1308 | 7070 | 4145 | 2219 | 917 | 365 | 247 | 1431 | 9139 | 6444 | 5921 | 3360 | 2275 | 942 | 859 | 795 | 2505 | 2892 | 2157 | 5044 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:30PM 6.25 | 7:46AM 6.13 | 8:01PM 6.03 | 8:18AM 5.81 | 8:33PM 5.71 | 8:51AM 5.42 | 9:07PM 5.33 | 9:27AM 5.00 | 9:46PM 4.92 | 10:10AM 4.58 | 10:37PM 4.53 | 11:13AM 4.22 | 11:55PM 4.28 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:30PM 0.40 | 1:45AM 0.46 | 1:59PM 0.63 | 2:15AM 0.71 | 2:28PM 0.94 | 2:47AM 1.05 | 3:00PM 1.31 | 3:22AM 1.44 | 3:37PM 1.70 | 4:05AM 1.85 | 4:25PM 2.07 | 5:07AM 2.20 | 5:38PM 2.35 | ||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
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Information about the Portreath Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portreath Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portreath Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portreath Beach 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 (Portreath Beach) 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 Portreath Beach 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.
Portreath Beach is 5 km (3 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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