Whipsiderry surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
11.5° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
1.1
N
5
0.4
WNW
15
0.7
W
14
0.9
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
1.1
W
6
0.6
W
10
1.2
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
103
64
59
82
53
49
65
72
181
251
356
285
157
114
81
71
73
82
72
102
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
SE
10
SE
5
SE
5
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
40
ENE
30
ESE
25
ESE
10
SE
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:41AM5.07m
2:27PM4.92m
2:54AM5.30m
3:28PM5.23m
3:48AM5.60m
4:15PM5.57m
4:32AM5.87m
4:54PM5.87m
5:10AM6.07m
5:30PM6.09m
5:46AM6.19m
6:03PM6.23m
6:19AM6.23m
Low Tide
7:35PM1.93m
8:25AM1.65m
8:51PM1.72m
9:29AM1.38m
9:49PM1.41m
10:18AM1.10m
10:35PM1.12m
10:58AM0.87m
11:13PM0.88m
11:32AM0.71m
11:48PM0.71m
12:04PM0.63m
00:20AM0.63m
12:35PM0.63m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
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8:29
8:30
8:32
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
8:39
3
Temp °C
14
13
14
15
13
13
13
12
11
12
11
14
15
12
14
14
11
12
11
11
11
13
12
12
13
11
9
9
7
6
6
6
7
8
6
9
10
9
9
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
W
14
0.9
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.9
NNE
6
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
154
103
64
59
82
53
49
35
19
181
251
356
285
157
59
81
71
73
82
72
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
9
0.1
NW
17
0.7
W
11
0.3
N
6
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
3
11
21
72
17
16
12
114
7
20
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
17
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NE
5
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
6
18
15
1
22
5
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
1.1
N
5
0.7
N
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
0.5
ESE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
1.1
W
6
1
W
6
1.2
W
6
Energy kJ
6
65
24
25
35
54
59
97
6
5
2
29
74
62
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
33
4
235
32
44
44
135
255
212
206
204
10
0
39
218
196
268
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
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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