Whipsiderry surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 11 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 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whipsiderry in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 17th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.3
SW
9
0.6
NNW
5
0.2
WSW
18
1.3
WNW
5
2.4
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.8
WNW
6
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
1.5
W
8
1
W
7
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.7
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
24
12
17
30
80
558
756
716
610
335
256
930
759
280
103
72
95
1058
1249
1070
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
WNW
45
WNW
35
NW
40
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
W
50
NW
40
NNW
10
NNE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:23PM4.68m
1:52AM5.04m
2:28PM5.03m
2:51AM5.42m
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
Low Tide
7:43PM1.98m
8:22AM1.66m
8:45PM1.64m
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
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:55
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:02
2
1
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
11
10
12
12
10
14
14
12
5
6
8
6
6
6
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
6
7
7
6
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
8
0.5
N
5
0.3
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.6
N
6
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
1.5
W
8
1
W
7
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.7
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
W
13
Energy kJ
7
7
10
11
7
14
25
25
25
21
8
27
8
7
280
103
72
82
1058
1249
1070
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.4
WNW
5
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
SW
14
0.8
N
7
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
5
0.4
WNW
16
Energy kJ
2
2
8
2
30
6
2
2
1
8
60
12
5
95
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
12
13
5
30
7
7
5
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.6
NW
4
1.3
WNW
5
2.4
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.8
WNW
6
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
45
24
17
16
80
558
756
716
610
335
256
930
759
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
Distance (km)
276
295
239
510
45
488
761
1115
94
767
402
488
543
282
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
4
3
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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