Portreath Beach Surf Break

Portreath Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.26° N 5.30° W

Issued: 12 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Portreath Beach sea temperature is
13.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Portreath Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Portreath Beach surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,029 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with W swell.

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 (Jun 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
6
2.3
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
9
1.9
W
10
1.9
W
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
W
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
350
686
516
575
682
1010
819
586
338
202
125
62
60
89
80
78
199
442
573
595
556
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
35
W
25
W
25
W
30
W
15
W
10
NW
10
NNW
10
ENE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
40
ESE
40
SE
15
SE
15
WSW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:31PM5.29m
2:57AM5.55m
3:29PM5.64m
3:55AM5.85m
4:23PM5.99m
4:49AM6.13m
5:15PM6.30m
5:41AM6.33m
6:05PM6.52m
6:32AM6.41m
6:55PM6.62m
7:22AM6.36m
7:45PM6.59m
Low Tide
8:23AM1.26m
8:50PM1.27m
9:22AM1.00m
9:49PM0.95m
10:18AM0.72m
10:46PM0.61m
11:12AM0.49m
11:40PM0.34m
12:04PM0.32m
00:33AM0.16m
12:55PM0.25m
1:25AM0.11m
1:45PM0.29m
2:16AM0.20m
light rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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clear
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5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
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9:30
9:30
9:31
9:31
9:32
9:32
9:34
 mm
1
8
7
Temp °C
14
14
13
16
16
14
17
18
17
19
20
17
17
18
15
18
18
15
14
16
15
Feels °C
9
8
9
12
12
11
16
18
16
15
17
13
9
11
11
14
14
14
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
17
1.9
W
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
W
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
Energy kJ
7
7
5
6
1010
819
586
338
202
125
62
60
89
80
78
199
442
573
595
556
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
S
4
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
8
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
3
2
2
6
5
5
9
9
8
7
17
17
3
75
32
6
5
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
1
17
7
6
11
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
6
2.3
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
9
1.9
W
10
0.6
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.6
SSE
5
Energy kJ
350
686
516
575
682
9
30
43
47
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
555
660
249
217
211
192
13
19
0
8
8
36
190
190
0
12
13
0
12
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
7
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
6
5
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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.

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