Priests Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 06 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
12.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Friday (May 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 11th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 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 night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
12
1.4
N
7
1.7
N
7
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
1.8
N
7
1.9
N
6
2
NNW
7
2.5
NNW
7
3
NNW
8
1.8
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
10
9
8
3
5
42
62
86
73
189
262
9
8
285
272
340
581
1131
299
384
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NNW
0
S
5
E
10
NW
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
45
NE
40
NNE
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
15
NE
40
NNE
50
N
50
N
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:22PM4.52m
8:42AM4.21m
9:03PM4.27m
9:27AM3.95m
9:53PM4.05m
10:23AM3.75m
10:57PM3.91m
11:38AM3.67m
00:14AM3.93m
12:58PM3.81m
1:25AM4.14m
2:02PM4.11m
2:23AM4.46m
Low Tide
2:31PM1.15m
2:59AM1.22m
3:13PM1.37m
3:47AM1.45m
4:03PM1.57m
4:43AM1.61m
5:03PM1.71m
5:48AM1.65m
6:10PM1.72m
6:54AM1.55m
7:17PM1.59m
7:57AM1.31m
8:18PM1.33m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
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5:50
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
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8:47
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:57
1
1
3
1
3
2
1
5
1
2
7
6
4
Temp °C
11
11
11
12
12
11
12
13
13
12
12
13
9
11
10
8
9
9
8
9
10
6
7
9
11
9
7
10
12
10
6
7
8
-1
4
3
2
4
5
-1
-3
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
N
4
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
12
1.4
N
7
0.3
W
11
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
E
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
1.4
N
8
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
11
5
9
8
3
2
42
62
86
73
189
21
28
30
10
18
33
27
6
222
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
N
4
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
W
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.4
SW
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
6
10
1
5
2
2
1
13
46
1
9
8
18
4
1
15
31
49
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.2
E
5
0.1
SW
8
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.1
S
14
0.4
ESE
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
W
12
Energy kJ
5
2
2
1
2
2
4
12
7
7
3
2
2
10
4
4
6
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
1
N
7
0.9
E
5
1.7
N
7
1.9
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
7
1.8
N
7
1.9
N
6
2
NNW
7
2.5
NNW
7
3
NNW
8
1.8
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
Energy kJ
17
4
5
92
45
262
319
395
285
272
340
581
1131
299
384
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
Distance (km)
369
385
189
250
277
376
4
4
32
46
49
225
249
254
45
54
206
4
211
395
281
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
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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