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Portwrinkle Surf Forecast
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Portwrinkle surf Forecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portwrinkle this week:
The surf forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 12 days.
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 38 | 119 | 93 | 46 | 46 | 111 | 170 | 28 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 57 | 245 | 60 | 73 | 68 | 85 | 47 | 64 | 36 | 19 | 58 | 251 | 277 | 180 | 348 | 148 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:22PM 4.48 | 6:33AM 4.55 | 6:50PM 4.58 | 7:02AM 4.58 | 7:16PM 4.61 | 7:29AM 4.53 | 7:43PM 4.57 | 7:58AM 4.43 | 8:12PM 4.47 | 8:29AM 4.28 | 8:46PM 4.32 | 9:07AM 4.06 | 9:29PM 4.12 | 9:59AM 3.81 | 10:29PM 3.89 | 11:16AM 3.57 | 11:56PM 3.76 | 12:57PM 3.52 | 1:28AM 3.82 | 2:21PM 3.68 | 2:42AM 4.04 | 3:26PM 3.98 | 3:43AM 4.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:41AM 0.33 | 12:56PM 0.21 | 1:12AM 0.21 | 1:27PM 0.18 | 1:45AM 0.18 | 2:00PM 0.22 | 2:18AM 0.24 | 2:34PM 0.34 | 2:55AM 0.38 | 3:11PM 0.53 | 3:35AM 0.59 | 3:53PM 0.78 | 4:21AM 0.84 | 4:42PM 1.05 | 5:18AM 1.08 | 5:43PM 1.30 | 6:31AM 1.23 | 7:04PM 1.41 | 7:59AM 1.15 | 8:32PM 1.25 | 9:17AM 0.82 | 9:43PM 0.89 | 10:17AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 |
| Sunset | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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