Portwrinkle Surf Forecast

/ Cornwall (South) (25 surf breaks) /

UK (473 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.36° N 4.34° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Portwrinkle surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 14 Oct 2025 BST

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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 14.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Oct 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 16) at 4AM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Tue 21st Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf	7AM (Tue 21st Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful	1AM (Wed 22nd Oct)	4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).
	Tue 14		Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	14	12	11	11	14	12	12	5	5	4	5	5	5	5	11	10	9	8	8	8	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	49	58	24	23	52	57	26	20	15	20	54	51	66	43	92	100	84	84	69	45	88
Wind (km/h)	E	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	S	SSE	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		12:46AM 3.38		1:23PM 3.57	2:25AM 3.38		2:51PM 3.66	3:40AM 3.57		3:55PM 3.87		4:32AM 3.83	4:41PM 4.09		5:09AM 4.07	5:16PM 4.29		5:38AM 4.29	5:46PM 4.45		6:04AM 4.47
Low Tide / height (m)	6:08PM 1.31		6:43AM 1.60		7:47PM 1.48	8:26AM 1.61		9:18PM 1.29	9:43AM 1.34		10:16PM 0.98	10:35AM 1.01		10:59PM 0.67	11:16AM 0.70		11:36PM 0.43	11:51AM 0.46		12:09AM 0.27	12:24PM 0.29

	Tue 14		Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20
Sunrise	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:41	-	-	7:43	-	-	7:45	-	-	7:46	-	-	7:48
Sunset	6:29	-	-	6:25	-	-	6:23	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:15	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	6	14	-	-	8	-
Temp. °C	14	11	11	13	12	12	13	12	14	14	13	13	14	14	14	15	15	15	14	13	14
Feels °C (?)	11	8	6	9	9	8	9	9	10	10	9	8	9	11	11	8	8	8	8	9	10

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (South)

Wind Update light winds from the NE at Cardinham Automatic Weather Station mean that it is cross-off at Portwrinkle. 0.5m 13s groundswell from the W with a 0.2m 8s swell from the WSW and a 0.2m 10s swell from the W. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.