Watergate Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.45° N 5.05° W

Watergate Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Watergate Bay sea temperature is
15.2°C
2.1° 

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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, W swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 6th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 6th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 4th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:59PM5.10m
10:35AM5.25m
11:23PM4.87m
12:00PM5.16m
00:48AM4.95m
1:18PM5.33m
1:56AM5.24m
2:18PM5.61m
2:48AM5.59m
3:07PM5.89m
3:31AM5.90m
3:48PM6.10m
Low Tide
3:58PM1.44m
4:27AM1.74m
5:22PM1.66m
5:54AM1.85m
6:46PM1.60m
7:14AM1.70m
7:55PM1.36m
8:18AM1.40m
8:49PM1.07m
9:08AM1.10m
9:33PM0.83m
9:51AM0.84m
10:11PM0.67m
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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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