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Portwrinkle Surf Forecast
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Portwrinkle surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 14 Jul 2025 BST
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 Wednesday (Jul 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 12 days.
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 326 | 408 | 412 | 463 | 427 | 611 | 77 | 302 | 90 | 106 | 71 | 73 | 66 | 82 | 80 | 28 | 69 | 146 | 131 | 424 | 190 | 609 | 315 | 159 | 87 | 388 | 73 | 57 | 43 | 55 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 32 | 27 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:49PM 4.66 | 9:14AM 4.31 | 9:29PM 4.62 | 9:57AM 4.26 | 10:13PM 4.52 | 10:46AM 4.17 | 11:04PM 4.35 | 11:41AM 4.06 | 12:03AM 4.15 | 12:42PM 3.96 | 1:09AM 3.98 | 1:49PM 3.91 | 2:20AM 3.88 | 2:58PM 3.94 | 3:33AM 3.89 | 4:08PM 4.07 | 4:44AM 3.99 | 5:13PM 4.26 | 5:48AM 4.14 | 6:11PM 4.47 | 6:42AM 4.28 | 6:59PM 4.64 | 7:27AM 4.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:18AM 0.11 | 3:32PM 0.29 | 4:00AM 0.19 | 4:15PM 0.43 | 4:44AM 0.35 | 5:02PM 0.63 | 5:33AM 0.58 | 5:56PM 0.86 | 6:31AM 0.84 | 7:03PM 1.07 | 7:43AM 1.04 | 8:23PM 1.15 | 9:03AM 1.07 | 9:44PM 1.02 | 10:15AM 0.92 | 10:50PM 0.75 | 11:15AM 0.68 | 11:46PM 0.45 | 12:06PM 0.43 | 12:34AM 0.20 | 12:51PM 0.24 | 1:18AM 0.05 | ||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 |
| Sunset | 9:23 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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