Whipsiderry surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

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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
12.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 Whipsiderry in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 16th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Mon night).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
1.7
N
6
1.4
N
7
1.4
NNW
6
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
2.3
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.3
W
11
2.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
9
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
3
WSW
11
3
W
11
3
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
777
593
226
171
141
57
54
26
58
204
898
1480
814
396
1151
1083
1125
1233
2246
2195
2033
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
20
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
30
S
35
SW
25
SSW
35
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
8:26AM6.33m
8:49PM6.41m
Low Tide
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
2:46PM0.61m
3:19AM0.63m
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
9:06
9:07
2
1
1
3
4
7
6
1
1
Temp °C
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
12
11
11
11
10
13
12
13
15
15
13
13
13
13
2
2
2
4
3
5
7
8
8
6
4
3
7
5
7
9
9
7
7
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
15
1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.1
SW
13
0.7
N
6
0.3
N
5
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
13
1.2
W
8
1.8
W
11
1.3
W
11
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
14
3
W
12
Energy kJ
21
8
99
89
7
35
5
26
58
181
814
396
7
6
16
2033
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
8
0.8
WNW
13
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
8
8
2
57
7
2
5
204
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
7
7
21
7
93
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
1.7
N
6
1.4
N
7
1.4
NNW
6
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
5
1
W
5
1.7
W
12
2.3
W
12
1.3
SSW
5
2.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
9
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
3
WSW
11
3
W
11
Energy kJ
777
593
226
171
141
54
17
53
898
1480
86
1151
1083
1125
1233
2246
2195
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
2
1
2
3
1
1
4
4
4
Distance (km)
267
249
234
283
249
39
7
218
300
145
218
39
3
80
220
239
488
489
242
206
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
5
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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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