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Priests Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Sep 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 (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Priests Cove in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Priests Cove over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 1464 | 943 | 892 | 624 | 377 | 264 | 2180 | 530 | 401 | 255 | 321 | 7 | 30 | 39 | 22 | 44 | 106 | 154 | 141 | 121 | 104 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:53AM 4.44 | 4:11PM 4.82 | 4:34AM 4.76 | 4:51PM 5.10 | 5:10AM 5.01 | 5:26PM 5.30 | 5:44AM 5.19 | 5:58PM 5.40 | 6:15AM 5.27 | 6:30PM 5.39 | 6:46AM 5.26 | 7:01PM 5.28 | 7:16AM 5.15 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:05PM 0.96 | 10:23AM 0.94 | 10:50PM 0.66 | 11:04AM 0.65 | 11:27PM 0.43 | 11:39AM 0.45 | 12:00AM 0.30 | 12:11PM 0.34 | 12:30AM 0.26 | 12:41PM 0.31 | 12:58AM 0.31 | 1:10PM 0.38 | 1:26AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | ||
| Sunset | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (North)
Still cross-shore at Priests Cove (fresh winds from the SSW at SHIP2111 28 km from Priests Cove). 2.2m 10s swell from the WSW with a 1.0m 5s windswell, also from the WSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
28 km away, 39 min ago
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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 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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