Whipsiderry surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 GMT
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Whipsiderry surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whipsiderry sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whipsiderry this week:

The surf forecast for Whipsiderry over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whipsiderry in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 19th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 24th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 18th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WNW
2.5
W
1.8
WNW
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
3
NW
2.5
NW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)171614131212121110121212141312778776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)249435981270564319187988855871931422502291987787841437658415108
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
0
N
10
NW
20
W
40
NNW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglassoncross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:01PM
6.40
5:17AM
6.80
5:36PM
6.74
5:52AM
7.05
6:12PM
6.93
6:29AM
7.10
6:48PM
6.93
7:08AM
6.95
7:27PM
6.73
7:49AM
6.60
8:10PM
6.36
8:34AM
6.08
8:57PM
5.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:03AM
0.35
11:16PM
0.28
11:37AM
0.02
11:51PM
0.01
12:12PM
-0.14
12:27AM
-0.11
12:47PM
-0.12
1:04AM
-0.04
1:24PM
0.10
1:43AM
0.22
2:04PM
0.48
2:26AM
0.64
2:49PM
1.00
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16--6:15--
Sunset-6:29--6:30--6:31--6:32--6:35--6:37--6:37-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C14141012131112131111129101010899899
Feels °C (?)7826878108797877-122223
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Information about the Whipsiderry Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whipsiderry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whipsiderry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whipsiderry 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 (Whipsiderry) 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 Whipsiderry 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 Whipsiderry, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 3 km (2 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 15 km (9 miles) away, Truro, Saint Austell and Bodmin.

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