Portwrinkle Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.36° N 4.34° W

Portwrinkle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Portwrinkle sea temperature is
16.5°C
2.5° 

Portwrinkle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Portwrinkle surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 21,098 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 5.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, severe gales from the NW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
12
3
WSW
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1.6
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4.5
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15
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1.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1633
1131
710
359
3298
6855
2906
1001
465
1754
3376
1852
1448
447
645
713
844
5553
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3183
Wind (km/h)
45
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WSW
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30
SSE
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SSE
70
NW
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WNW
30
WNW
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SW
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SW
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SSW
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High Tide
3:23AM3.56m
3:38PM3.86m
4:09AM3.89m
4:21PM4.18m
4:48AM4.23m
4:59PM4.49m
5:23AM4.55m
5:35PM4.75m
5:57AM4.80m
6:11PM4.92m
6:31AM4.96m
6:49PM4.97m
Low Tide
9:15PM1.49m
9:36AM1.46m
10:07PM1.08m
10:24AM1.05m
10:48PM0.65m
11:05AM0.62m
11:27PM0.25m
11:45AM0.23m
00:05AM-0.05m
12:24PM-0.08m
00:44AM-0.25m
1:04PM-0.27m
1:23AM-0.29m
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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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