Surf Forecasts:
Portwrinkle surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 7,890 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portwrinkle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
498 | 754 | 1367 | 1965 | 2273 | 4100 | 835 | 637 | 358 | 3861 | 7058 | 1584 | 617 | 898 | 600 | 360 | 622 | 247 | 146 | 63 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:10PM4.28m | 8:30AM3.98m | 8:48PM4.18m | 9:10AM3.86m | 9:28PM4.08m | 9:55AM3.74m | 10:14PM3.98m | 10:48AM3.65m | 11:08PM3.91m | 11:50AM3.63m | 00:08AM3.88m | 12:52PM3.69m | 1:09AM3.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.63m | 2:40AM0.62m | 2:52PM0.72m | 3:17AM0.73m | 3:30PM0.84m | 3:57AM0.84m | 4:10PM0.98m | 4:40AM0.95m | 4:55PM1.12m | 5:29AM1.04m | 5:47PM1.24m | 6:26AM1.08m | 6:50PM1.29m | ||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
— | 5 | — | — | — | 1909 | 835 | 637 | 123 | — | — | — | — | 898 | 600 | 360 | 622 | 247 | 146 | 63 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 358 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 |
498 | 754 | 1367 | 1965 | 2273 | 4100 | — | — | 253 | 3861 | 7058 | 1584 | 617 | — | — | — | 278 | — | — | 27 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 593 | 713 | 575 | 589 | 96 | 8 | 45 | 185 | 775 | 755 | 183 | 148 | 156 | 153 | 285 | 261 | 8 | 52 | 156 | 183 |
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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.










