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Watergate Bay Surf Forecast
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Watergate Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Watergate Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Watergate Bay sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Watergate Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Watergate Bay 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 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Watergate Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watergate Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 4 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 7 | |
13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 38 | 57 | 48 | 111 | 114 | 140 | 124 | 262 | 385 | 331 | 804 | 374 | 222 | 293 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:53PM5.51m | 9:14AM5.16m | 9:34PM5.21m | 9:59AM4.86m | 10:25PM4.94m | 10:55AM4.62m | 11:28PM4.78m | 12:07PM4.53m | 00:41AM4.80m | 1:23PM4.68m | 1:52AM5.04m | 2:28PM5.03m | 2:51AM5.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:45PM1.38m | 3:11AM1.49m | 3:25PM1.67m | 3:56AM1.79m | 4:14PM1.94m | 4:54AM2.02m | 5:16PM2.13m | 6:04AM2.10m | 6:30PM2.16m | 7:18AM1.97m | 7:43PM1.98m | 8:22AM1.66m | 8:45PM1.64m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | N 6 | WNW 12 | NNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | N 6 |
 kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 38 | 57 | 38 | 47 | 114 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 137 | 3 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 7 | N 4 | — | W 9 | W 16 | W 8 | NNE 3 | W 5 | WNW 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SSW 8 | SW 18 | S 8 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | 1 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | SW 19 | W 15 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NNE 4 | — | N 7 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 111 | 10 | 140 | 124 | 262 | 385 | 331 | 804 | 374 | 222 | 293 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 205 | 275 | 402 | 403 | 244 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 382 | 294 | 28 | 302 | 51 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 46 |
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Information about the Watergate Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Watergate Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Watergate Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Watergate Bay 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 (Watergate Bay) 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 Watergate Bay 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 Watergate Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Truro, Bodmin and Saint Austell.
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