Priests Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 15 May 2026 BST
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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
12.3° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Priests Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
6
0.8
WNW
8
1
W
8
1.6
W
6
1.9
WNW
7
2
WNW
13
2.1
W
13
2.5
W
12
2.2
W
11
1.8
W
11
2.1
SW
7
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
9
2.5
W
14
2.5
W
13
2.2
W
12
1.9
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
77
115
166
336
1339
1423
1760
1179
727
363
808
837
942
2473
2101
1415
976
878
750
562
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
25
W
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
30
W
35
SW
30
WSW
30
SSW
40
SW
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
S
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:25PM5.26m
4:46AM5.45m
5:09PM5.53m
5:31AM5.60m
5:54PM5.68m
6:17AM5.60m
6:40PM5.68m
7:04AM5.46m
7:27PM5.54m
7:54AM5.19m
8:17PM5.29m
8:46AM4.84m
9:12PM4.97m
9:45AM4.48m
Low Tide
10:52PM0.35m
11:16AM0.17m
11:40PM0.13m
12:03PM0.08m
00:28AM0.03m
12:50PM0.11m
1:18AM0.07m
1:39PM0.25m
2:09AM0.22m
2:30PM0.48m
3:04AM0.47m
3:25PM0.75m
4:03AM0.74m
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
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9:00
9:02
9:04
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:09
9:10
1
2
1
2
6
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
14
13
13
13
14
14
16
15
15
16
14
3
6
6
4
3
5
4
4
5
6
7
6
6
7
10
10
13
12
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.6
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.6
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
2.2
W
11
1.8
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
18
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
16
2.5
W
14
2.5
W
13
2.2
W
12
1.9
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
Energy kJ
7
27
5
2
135
1339
3
3
1179
727
5
13
16
47
2473
2101
1415
976
878
750
562
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.5
S
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2
7
6
7
6
6
3
4
7
5
3
12
11
22
10
10
9
8
21
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
7
7
7
6
7
5
3
11
10
6
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
6
0.8
WNW
8
1
W
8
1.6
W
6
1.9
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
8
2.1
W
13
2.5
W
12
2.1
SW
7
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
9
0.7
SSW
7
1
SE
4
0.9
SSE
5
Energy kJ
145
77
115
166
336
251
1423
1760
363
808
837
942
45
33
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
4
4
3
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
398
211
217
385
278
277
510
217
217
19
19
91
388
217
19
19
19
0
18
25
24
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
5
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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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