Priests Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.13° N 5.71° W

Priests Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Priests Cove sea temperature is
16.8° C
0.8° 

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


Priests Cove surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, W swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Priests Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Priests Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Priests Cove in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0.7
W
10
0.6
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9
1.1
N
6
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
SW
21
0.3
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19
0.2
SSW
19
1
N
6
0.4
W
11
0.4
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11
0.4
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10
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9
0.4
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9
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9
0.3
SW
14
0.7
SSW
6
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SSW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.8
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5
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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59
37
73
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33
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
20
NW
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NE
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SW
10
WSW
10
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W
15
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NW
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High Tide
2:40PM4.56m
3:11AM4.67m
3:42PM4.86m
4:11AM4.92m
4:38PM5.19m
5:05AM5.16m
5:29PM5.47m
5:56AM5.32m
6:18PM5.65m
6:43AM5.38m
7:05PM5.71m
7:30AM5.33m
7:51PM5.62m
Low Tide
9:11PM1.02m
9:44AM0.89m
10:19PM0.73m
10:46AM0.63m
11:19PM0.41m
11:41AM0.37m
00:12AM0.16m
12:31PM0.19m
1:02AM0.01m
1:18PM0.12m
1:48AM0.00m
2:03PM0.16m
2:33AM0.12m
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Information about the Priests Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Priests Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Priests Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Priests Cove 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 (Priests Cove) 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 Priests Cove 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 North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Priests Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 29 km (18 miles) away, The Lizard, Penryn and Falmouth.

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