Priests Cove Surf Break

Priests Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.13° N 5.71° W

Issued: 6 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Priests Cove sea temperature is
13.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Priests Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Priests Cove surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NNE 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
W
8
1.8
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
9
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
N
6
1.3
N
6
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
374
277
412
291
134
86
35
24
19
12
5
6
22
33
29
39
56
111
130
54
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
35
S
25
SSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
10
NNE
0
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:08PM5.44m
8:35AM4.97m
8:59PM5.20m
9:28AM4.69m
9:53PM4.90m
10:24AM4.42m
10:50PM4.59m
11:25AM4.20m
11:53PM4.34m
12:30PM4.08m
00:57AM4.17m
1:33PM4.06m
1:58AM4.11m
Low Tide
2:54AM0.29m
3:11PM0.53m
3:46AM0.52m
4:02PM0.78m
4:38AM0.78m
4:55PM1.03m
5:31AM1.03m
5:50PM1.27m
6:27AM1.24m
6:49PM1.43m
7:24AM1.38m
7:52PM1.51m
8:23AM1.43m
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:35
9:35
9:36
9:36
9:36
9:36
9:36
9:36
 mm
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
16
16
14
15
17
19
20
21
22
22
22
22
23
24
22
23
24
24
Feels °C
15
15
11
13
14
13
13
14
16
18
18
23
23
21
23
24
23
19
20
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
W
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WNW
10
1.3
N
6
0.9
NNE
6
Energy kJ
418
374
277
291
134
86
35
24
19
12
5
6
22
33
29
39
23
33
130
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.2
W
5
0.3
WSW
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
5
5
4
33
21
29
19
10
9
5
3
4
2
2
2
13
60
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
4
6
6
4
4
3
1
1
3
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
4
1.8
WSW
8
0.3
NNE
2
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
N
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
N
6
1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
32
412
1
2
2
6
4
6
3
9
56
111
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
18
18
217
189
19
11
11
15
23
398
382
376
582
230
376
23
23
0
0
83
281
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
4
4
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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