
Surf Forecasts:
Priests Cove surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with W 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Priests Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 181 | 130 | 96 | 74 | 127 | 178 | 127 | 76 | 158 | 790 | 804 | 683 | 432 | 284 | 235 | 176 | 84 | 533 | 563 | 514 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:53AM4.15m | 3:20PM4.24m | 3:42AM4.24m | 4:05PM4.39m | 4:26AM4.37m | 4:47PM4.55m | 5:07AM4.50m | 5:26PM4.70m | 5:45AM4.60m | 6:03PM4.82m | 6:22AM4.67m | 6:40PM4.90m | 6:57AM4.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53PM1.48m | 9:19AM1.39m | 9:48PM1.38m | 10:09AM1.29m | 10:36PM1.23m | 10:54AM1.16m | 11:20PM1.07m | 11:35AM1.02m | 00:00AM0.93m | 12:14PM0.90m | 00:39AM0.83m | 12:51PM0.82m | 1:17AM0.78m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | |
— | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | 9:35 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 32 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 22 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 7 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 |
151 | 181 | 130 | 96 | 45 | 47 | 43 | 57 | 76 | 158 | 790 | 804 | 683 | 432 | 284 | 235 | 176 | 84 | 533 | 563 | 514 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
3 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 10 | 22 | 34 | 34 | 26 | 43 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NNE 4 | SW 16 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 33 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | NW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
61 | 15 | 69 | 77 | 74 | 127 | 178 | 127 | 21 | 91 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 58 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 40 | 398 | 189 | 19 | 211 | 45 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 520 | 211 | 21 | 11 |
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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.










