Portwrinkle surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Jan 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 14th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 16th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
2
0
0
3
4
2
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
1.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
WSW
2.3
SW
0.9
SW
1.9
SW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
2.3
S
4
SSW
Period(s) (?)101212101010101013721191716161614131279
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1764222920806619617983401672255006522423225613901273397617289333254532550
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
35
SW
35
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
30
NNW
15
NNW
5
SW
20
SSW
40
SSW
5
SSE
20
NNW
20
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
S
15
W
15
WSW
25
SSE
35
WNW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:36PM
3.59
11:56AM
3.57
12:33AM
3.49
12:58PM
3.44
1:35AM
3.47
2:03PM
3.43
2:38AM
3.56
3:07PM
3.52
3:38AM
3.73
4:05PM
3.69
4:31AM
3.96
4:54PM
3.89
5:15AM
4.19
5:36PM
4.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:37AM
1.58
6:14PM
1.58
6:56AM
1.75
7:38PM
1.68
8:25AM
1.71
8:54PM
1.58
9:29AM
1.50
9:49PM
1.36
10:17AM
1.23
10:33PM
1.09
10:58AM
0.94
11:11PM
0.82
11:35AM
0.66
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-8:12--8:12--8:11--8:11--8:10--8:10--8:08-
Sunset--4:37--4:37--4:39--4:40--4:43--4:44--4:45
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
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mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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cloud
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light rain
Rain (mm)
1211122---5191326--6-1
Temp. °C121111111087781098899988878
Feels °C (?)644782-122273222333204
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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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