Watergate Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.45° N 5.05° W

Watergate Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Watergate Bay sea temperature is
18.0°C
1.9° 

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


Watergate Bay surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W swell.

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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Watergate Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watergate Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.8
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
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9
1.1
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8
1.1
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8
1.5
W
8
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
W
11
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W
10
1.9
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
8
1.6
W
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
160
201
299
610
504
377
262
189
173
153
301
445
563
586
535
212
405
448
541
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
10
WNW
10
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10
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
NW
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NNW
25
W
35
WSW
35
WNW
35
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
6:16PM6.92m
6:36AM6.73m
6:54PM6.99m
7:12AM6.75m
7:29PM6.87m
7:47AM6.62m
8:04PM6.58m
8:20AM6.34m
8:38PM6.17m
8:54AM5.95m
9:13PM5.69m
9:30AM5.49m
9:51PM5.16m
Low Tide
00:40AM-0.03m
12:54PM0.03m
1:15AM-0.02m
1:28PM0.07m
1:48AM0.15m
2:02PM0.27m
2:19AM0.45m
2:34PM0.59m
2:50AM0.85m
3:07PM1.01m
3:22AM1.30m
3:42PM1.48m
3:59AM1.78m
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Temp °C
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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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