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Priests Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 17 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Priests Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Priests Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Priests Cove in the next 12 days are 4ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Priests Cove over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 19 |
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| Energy (?) | 114 | 125 | 289 | 238 | 127 | 74 | 31 | 31 | 87 | 192 | 182 | 165 | 123 | 118 | 81 | 57 | 96 | 68 | 74 | 110 | 103 | 79 | 80 | 273 | 192 | 661 | 219 | 123 | 294 | 175 | 207 | 135 | 55 | 29 | 15 | 37 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 8:31PM 14.96 | 8:53AM 14.01 | 9:18PM 14.4 | 9:45AM 13.39 | 10:15PM 13.98 | 10:51AM 13.03 | 11:24PM 13.85 | 12:07PM 13.16 | 12:38AM 14.24 | 1:20PM 13.88 | 1:46AM 15.06 | 2:22PM 14.96 | 2:45AM 16.11 | 3:16PM 16.18 | 3:38AM 17.09 | 4:06PM 17.26 | 4:28AM 17.82 | 4:53PM 18.05 | 5:16AM 18.18 | 5:39PM 18.47 | 6:03AM 18.11 | 6:26PM 18.41 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:42PM 3.81 | 3:13AM 3.97 | 3:29PM 4.33 | 4:06AM 4.4 | 4:24PM 4.76 | 5:06AM 4.56 | 5:27PM 4.89 | 6:12AM 4.36 | 6:35PM 4.66 | 7:17AM 3.77 | 7:41PM 4.04 | 8:19AM 2.92 | 8:43PM 3.12 | 9:17AM 2 | 9:41PM 2.07 | 10:10AM 1.18 | 10:34PM 1.15 | 11:00AM 0.62 | 11:25PM 0.49 | 11:49AM 0.43 | 12:16AM 0.23 | 12:37PM 0.56 | 1:05AM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - |
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| Temp. °F | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 59 |
| Feels °F (?) | 46 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 54 | 46 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 54 | 54 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Mon night, min 54°F on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Tue morning, min 55°F on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Fri morning, min 55°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 59°F on Wed night, min 55°F on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Priests Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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