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Priests Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Priests Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Priests Cove sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Priests Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, moderate winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 11 | W 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | |
1114 | 595 | 666 | 919 | 1294 | 7372 | 5130 | 3065 | 1605 | 853 | 731 | 703 | 928 | 750 | 516 | 400 | 346 | 230 | 133 | 129 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:40PM5.68m | 7:04AM5.46m | 7:27PM5.54m | 7:54AM5.19m | 8:17PM5.29m | 8:46AM4.84m | 9:12PM4.97m | 9:45AM4.48m | 10:14PM4.65m | 10:53AM4.19m | 11:25PM4.41m | 12:10PM4.06m | 00:40AM4.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.11m | 1:18AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.25m | 2:09AM0.22m | 2:30PM0.48m | 3:04AM0.47m | 3:25PM0.75m | 4:03AM0.74m | 4:24PM1.03m | 5:06AM0.99m | 5:27PM1.24m | 6:12AM1.15m | 6:35PM1.36m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 |
3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 15 | W 14 | — | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
 kJ | 1114 | 595 | 100 | 17 | 16 | — | 5130 | 3065 | 1605 | 853 | 731 | 703 | 928 | 750 | 516 | 400 | 346 | 230 | 133 | 129 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 15 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 5 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 12 | — | — | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 38 | 42 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 20 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 18 | ESE 4 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 5 | S 5 | NNE 3 | W 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | SE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | 45 | 666 | 919 | 1294 | 7372 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 271 | 388 | 513 | 425 | 218 | 274 | 189 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
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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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