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Watergate Bay Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Watergate Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 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
12.6° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watergate Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, moderate winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | |
1008 | 965 | 808 | 661 | 509 | 177 | 151 | 176 | 60 | 72 | 19 | 58 | 133 | 786 | 418 | 621 | 498 | 541 | 766 | 573 | 474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:22PM5.49m | 3:43AM5.87m | 4:10PM5.96m | 4:30AM6.29m | 4:55PM6.39m | 5:17AM6.62m | 5:40PM6.71m | 6:03AM6.80m | 6:25PM6.87m | 6:49AM6.82m | 7:11PM6.87m | 7:36AM6.65m | 7:59PM6.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17AM1.25m | 9:38PM1.22m | 10:06AM0.83m | 10:27PM0.78m | 10:52AM0.46m | 11:13PM0.40m | 11:37AM0.20m | 11:59PM0.13m | 12:22PM0.08m | 00:46AM0.02m | 1:08PM0.12m | 1:34AM0.08m | 1:55PM0.31m | 2:25AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | N 6 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | — | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 19 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 177 | 127 | 7 | 35 | 72 | 17 | 33 | 66 | — | 418 | 621 | 498 | 7 | 766 | 573 | 474 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | WNW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 60 | 9 | 5 | 58 | 133 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 15 | W 8 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | WNW 4 | W 12 | W 6 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1008 | 965 | 808 | 661 | 509 | 165 | 151 | 176 | — | — | 19 | — | 25 | 786 | 62 | — | — | 541 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 902 | 328 | 760 | 1056 | 250 | 150 | 282 | 257 | 41 | 402 | 205 | 0 | 328 | 220 | 5 | 5 | 204 | 220 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
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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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