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Portwrinkle Surf Forecast
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Portwrinkle surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Portwrinkle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portwrinkle sea temperature is
12.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portwrinkle this week:
The surf forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 5 | SSW 16 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | |
85 | 25 | 98 | 48 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 91 | 139 | 95 | 64 | 61 | 578 | 807 | 599 | 300 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:36PM4.02m | 3:51AM4.28m | 4:22PM4.34m | 4:38AM4.55m | 5:06PM4.63m | 5:24AM4.76m | 5:49PM4.85m | 6:10AM4.87m | 6:33PM4.97m | 6:57AM4.86m | 7:18PM4.97m | 7:45AM4.74m | 8:06PM4.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.94m | 10:27AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.52m | 11:15AM0.17m | 11:38PM0.14m | 12:00PM-0.08m | 00:24AM-0.15m | 12:45PM-0.23m | 1:10AM-0.30m | 1:30PM-0.23m | 1:56AM-0.30m | 2:16PM-0.10m | 2:43AM-0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | S 18 | SW 15 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 6 | 25 | 98 | 48 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 139 | 95 | 46 | 41 | — | 6 | 8 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | S 13 | W 7 | WSW 14 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 25 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | W 16 | W 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | WSW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 85 | 69 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 11 | 3 | 91 | 8 | 5 | 64 | 61 | 578 | 807 | 599 | 300 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 696 | 303 | 43 | 191 | 195 | 129 | 292 | 238 | 250 | 421 | 191 | 285 | 134 | 191 | 191 | 70 | 52 | 233 | 232 | 183 | 8 |
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Information about the Portwrinkle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portwrinkle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portwrinkle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portwrinkle 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 (Portwrinkle) 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 Portwrinkle 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.
Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Portwrinkle, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Plymouth which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fowey which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Par, Bodmin and Saint Austell.
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