Surf Forecasts:
Tregardock surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tregardock this week:
The surf forecast for Tregardock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tregardock in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tregardock over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 9 |
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284 | 484 | 202 | 86 | 66 | 21 | 36 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 176 | 182 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:11AM5.27m | 11:38PM5.00m | 12:09PM4.84m | 00:48AM4.62m | 1:32PM4.60m | 2:23AM4.52m | 3:05PM4.71m | 3:44AM4.77m | 4:12PM5.10m | 4:38AM5.18m | 4:59PM5.57m | 5:19AM5.63m | 5:37PM6.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM2.04m | 5:51AM2.29m | 6:30PM2.44m | 7:10AM2.59m | 8:06PM2.59m | 8:50AM2.57m | 9:36PM2.38m | 10:04AM2.24m | 10:36PM1.98m | 10:54AM1.80m | 11:19PM1.53m | 11:33AM1.35m | 11:55PM1.09m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 8 | W 9 |
164 | 8 | 202 | 86 | 66 | 16 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 3 | 182 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | — | W 14 | W 16 | W 13 | NNW 5 | W 10 | SW 15 | W 9 | NNW 3 | WSW 14 | NNW 3 | — | W 14 | W 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SW 4 | — | W 10 | W 11 |
4 | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 29 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 52 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 13 | W 16 | W 8 | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | W 11 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 5 | 21 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | E 2 | E 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SSW 3 | — | WSW 9 | — | — |
284 | 484 | 32 | 43 | 20 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 176 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 541 | 227 | 37 | 59 | 59 | 33 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 44 | 48 | 45 | 397 | 218 | 278 | 48 | 44 | 9 | 118 | 73 | 29 |
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Information about the Tregardock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tregardock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tregardock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tregardock 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 (Tregardock) 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 Tregardock 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.
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