Portreath Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 5.30° W

Portreath Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Portreath Beach sea temperature is
16.1°C
2.3° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, W swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, W swell with 21,967 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portreath Beach in the next 16 days are 7.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)23ft (7.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, gales from the NW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night).

Thursday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2366
1127
273
18576
8297
2990
1910
4814
10236
7916
6222
2627
723
2176
6850
10300
10954
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Wind (km/h)
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SE
45
SSE
65
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40
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55
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High Tide
3:21PM5.11m
3:47AM5.19m
4:02PM5.58m
4:25AM5.68m
4:40PM6.03m
5:01AM6.12m
5:18PM6.40m
5:38AM6.46m
5:56PM6.64m
6:16AM6.67m
6:36PM6.72m
6:56AM6.71m
7:18PM6.61m
Low Tide
9:45PM1.34m
10:01AM1.26m
10:24PM0.89m
10:40AM0.82m
11:01PM0.49m
11:18AM0.43m
11:38PM0.19m
11:55AM0.15m
00:15AM0.02m
12:34PM0.01m
00:54AM0.02m
1:15PM0.03m
1:35AM0.19m
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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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