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Whipsiderry Surf Forecast
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Whipsiderry surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.4° 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 (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whipsiderry over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | |
163 | 192 | 238 | 317 | 273 | 263 | 189 | 154 | 84 | 64 | 59 | 80 | 51 | 34 | 29 | 51 | 157 | 430 | 459 | 339 | 214 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:23AM5.39m | 10:53PM5.40m | 11:36AM4.93m | 00:13AM5.09m | 1:04PM4.76m | 1:41AM5.07m | 2:27PM4.92m | 2:54AM5.30m | 3:28PM5.23m | 3:48AM5.60m | 4:15PM5.57m | 4:32AM5.87m | 4:54PM5.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM1.55m | 5:34AM1.59m | 6:06PM1.89m | 7:02AM1.77m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
 kJ | 163 | 192 | 238 | 317 | 273 | 263 | 189 | 154 | 84 | 64 | 59 | 80 | 51 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 157 | 430 | 459 | 339 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | N 4 | WSW 7 | N 4 | N 4 | — | W 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WNW 16 | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 51 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 388 | 96 | 90 | 163 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 11 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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