Portreath Beach surf break

Portreath Beach surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 25 May 2026 BST
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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
12.9° C
(Which is 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 Monday (May 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 1st Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
12
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
1.6
W
12
1.9
WSW
11
2.4
SW
7
3
WSW
11
2.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
432
432
418
242
171
130
71
43
25
41
32
72
172
148
103
702
869
596
1914
1672
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
35
ESE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
5
NNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:08AM5.10m
2:42PM4.99m
3:04AM5.20m
3:32PM5.18m
3:52AM5.33m
4:15PM5.38m
4:34AM5.46m
4:54PM5.56m
5:13AM5.57m
5:31PM5.70m
5:50AM5.64m
6:07PM5.78m
6:26AM5.66m
Low Tide
8:04PM1.66m
8:41AM1.45m
9:04PM1.54m
9:32AM1.34m
9:54PM1.38m
10:16AM1.22m
10:37PM1.22m
10:55AM1.11m
11:15PM1.08m
11:31AM1.02m
11:52PM0.97m
12:07PM0.97m
00:28AM0.92m
12:42PM0.96m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
22
19
20
17
19
19
14
15
15
13
16
16
14
15
14
15
15
23
23
25
25
22
15
17
16
16
17
13
12
12
10
14
12
11
11
10
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
1.6
W
12
1.9
WSW
11
0.8
W
13
0.3
SW
14
2.5
W
11
Energy kJ
669
432
432
418
242
171
130
71
43
25
24
32
33
172
148
103
702
869
219
33
1672
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
19
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
15
0.5
W
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.8
W
13
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
7
6
14
3
15
8
13
5
25
66
4
59
72
66
60
55
60
57
225
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.3
S
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
W
11
0.4
SW
16
0.1
S
5
0.1
W
16
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
9
6
15
7
5
30
12
6
41
10
62
1
5
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
2
2.4
SW
7
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
5
5
13
12
3
3
18
5
1
3
3
1
596
1914
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
17
0
0
4
13
19
19
19
19
7
13
226
13
12
13
12
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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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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