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Priests Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Priests Cove in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 14th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 16th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Priests Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
3
1
0
3
8
3
0
0
5
2
4
2
2
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
2
SW
2.3
WNW
4
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
3
W
3
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)11111211141372018161616151313121111101015
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)188816031040457100266034537959870635561961304586603609256110055263822392442325
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
15
NW
30
N
20
NNE
10
SE
20
SW
40
SW
10
WNW
5
E
30
SW
35
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
30
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
E
10
ENE
15
SE
25
S
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrossonglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
3.77
12:39PM
3.77
1:16AM
3.82
1:45PM
3.84
2:15AM
3.99
2:40PM
4.02
3:04AM
4.22
3:26PM
4.24
3:47AM
4.49
4:06PM
4.48
4:25AM
4.75
4:43PM
4.69
5:01AM
4.99
5:18PM
4.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:20AM
1.78
6:56PM
1.74
7:35AM
1.75
8:07PM
1.66
8:42AM
1.58
9:06PM
1.46
9:35AM
1.33
9:53PM
1.21
10:19AM
1.07
10:34PM
0.96
10:59AM
0.83
11:12PM
0.74
11:36AM
0.63
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-8:17--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11-
Sunset--4:45--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:51--4:52--4:53
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1111987911109101010101091099999
Feels °C (?)782131377211332446633
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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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