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Portreath Beach surf break

Portreath Beach surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
10.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portreath Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portreath Beach in the next 12 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 17th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 19th Feb)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 19th Feb)21ft (6.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
0
3
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
4
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
1.5
W
2.2
WSW
2.1
W
3
WSW
6
W
4.5
WNW
3
W
2.4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2
W
3
W
4.5
WSW
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)131312111112141312111020181716141313141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3566220962811001084258714629715024821287223230215837111147056510842873501538057133042
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
30
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
10
ENE
40
NW
30
NW
45
NW
15
W
35
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
25
S
Wind State (?)
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cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:24PM
6.02
5:40AM
6.42
5:58PM
6.29
6:14AM
6.65
6:32PM
6.45
6:48AM
6.73
7:07PM
6.47
7:25AM
6.64
7:44PM
6.35
8:03AM
6.39
8:24PM
6.07
8:47AM
5.98
9:10PM
5.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
0.52
11:42PM
0.42
12:03PM
0.24
12:15AM
0.20
12:36PM
0.08
12:48AM
0.11
1:10PM
0.06
1:22AM
0.16
1:44PM
0.20
1:59AM
0.35
2:22PM
0.49
2:39AM
0.67
3:04PM
0.89
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:20--7:18--
Sunset-5:40--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:51-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C7788978910111111121211111011111111
Feels °C (?)10107-2-314445776544787
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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 12 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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