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Portreath Beach Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Portreath Beach surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 06 May 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
12.4° 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 Friday (May 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portreath Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | |
10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 64 | 87 | 73 | 154 | 187 | 124 | 143 | 226 | 119 | 62 | 89 | 8 | 49 | 45 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:47PM5.36m | 9:08AM5.02m | 9:29PM5.06m | 9:53AM4.71m | 10:19PM4.80m | 10:50AM4.48m | 11:22PM4.64m | 12:02PM4.40m | 00:36AM4.66m | 1:18PM4.54m | 1:47AM4.90m | 2:23PM4.89m | 2:46AM5.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07AM1.44m | 3:22PM1.62m | 3:53AM1.73m | 4:11PM1.88m | 4:51AM1.95m | 5:13PM2.06m | 6:01AM2.03m | 6:27PM2.09m | 7:14AM1.90m | 7:38PM1.91m | 8:18AM1.60m | 8:40PM1.58m | 9:13AM1.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 |
 | 8:46 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | 8:57 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | N 6 | WNW 12 | N 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | N 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 |
 kJ | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 64 | 87 | 32 | 47 | 187 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | N 4 | — | SW 8 | W 16 | W 5 | W 5 | N 4 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | ESE 7 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 73 | 5 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 49 | 30 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | SW 8 | W 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | W 5 | W 8 | ESE 5 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 10 | W 10 | E 6 | S 16 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | NE 4 | E 5 | N 7 | ESE 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 43 | 154 | 2 | 124 | 143 | 226 | 119 | 62 | 89 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 257 | 399 | 414 | 218 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 277 | 227 | 33 | 226 | 260 | 227 | 36 | 399 | 509 | 531 | 531 |
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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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