Whipsiderry surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 17 May 2026 BST
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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
12.5° 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 (May 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whipsiderry in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
2.3
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.5
W
11
1
W
10
1.7
WSW
8
2
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
8
3
W
14
2.5
W
13
2
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
1025
1494
894
507
194
331
472
694
2847
2240
1113
688
505
441
525
555
416
339
319
228
Wind (km/h)
20
W
30
W
35
W
25
SW
25
SSW
35
SSE
40
WSW
35
WSW
40
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
S
20
S
25
SE
40
SE
20
SSE
15
S
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:25PM6.87m
6:49AM6.82m
7:11PM6.87m
7:36AM6.65m
7:59PM6.71m
8:26AM6.33m
8:49PM6.41m
9:19AM5.93m
9:44PM6.04m
10:17AM5.50m
10:45PM5.66m
11:23AM5.15m
11:54PM5.37m
Low Tide
12:22PM0.08m
00:46AM0.02m
1:08PM0.12m
1:34AM0.08m
1:55PM0.31m
2:25AM0.30m
2:46PM0.61m
3:19AM0.63m
3:40PM0.97m
4:19AM1.00m
4:41PM1.33m
5:25AM1.33m
5:48PM1.61m
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light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
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cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:02
9:04
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:09
9:10
2
4
1
2
10
1
1
3
Temp °C
11
11
10
12
12
13
13
13
13
15
16
14
17
17
17
17
17
14
14
14
15
6
5
4
7
7
8
6
6
7
10
12
11
14
13
10
16
16
14
12
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
13
1.9
W
11
1.5
W
11
1
W
10
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.8
W
16
3
W
14
2.5
W
13
2
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
372
894
507
194
4
16
326
2847
2240
1113
688
505
441
525
555
416
339
319
228
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
3
7
6
6
1
7
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
12
2.3
W
12
1
SSW
6
1.7
WSW
8
2
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
8
0.4
SSE
3
0.9
SE
4
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
203
1025
1494
67
331
472
694
2
21
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
233
505
233
3
3
542
513
558
218
218
203
20
2
0
99
0
0
3
33
33
33
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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