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Lat Long: 50.44° N 5.06° W

Whipsiderry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whipsiderry sea temperature is
17.2°C
2.7° 

Whipsiderry surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whipsiderry surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with 4,348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with W swell.

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 (Oct 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 11th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1619
1435
1234
903
563
338
119
554
1624
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1238
1347
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847
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1755
3566
3018
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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15
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25
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High Tide
5:14PM6.49m
5:35AM6.44m
5:51PM6.67m
6:10AM6.60m
6:26PM6.71m
6:44AM6.63m
7:00PM6.59m
7:17AM6.51m
7:34PM6.35m
7:49AM6.27m
8:07PM6.01m
8:23AM5.93m
8:42PM5.59m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.29m
11:53AM0.31m
00:13AM0.18m
12:27PM0.22m
00:45AM0.21m
1:00PM0.26m
1:15AM0.36m
1:31PM0.43m
1:45AM0.62m
2:03PM0.70m
2:16AM0.95m
2:36PM1.06m
2:49AM1.34m
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Temp °C
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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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