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Whitsand Bay and Tregantle Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (South) (25 surf breaks) /
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Whitsand Bay and Tregantle surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whitsand Bay and Tregantle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whitsand Bay and Tregantle sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whitsand Bay and Tregantle in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 9 | |
26 | 17 | 17 | 81 | 56 | 74 | 47 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 84 | 111 | 131 | 46 | 159 | 996 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:10PM4.40m | 3:28AM4.67m | 4:00PM4.69m | 4:16AM4.94m | 4:44PM5.00m | 4:59AM5.20m | 5:24PM5.28m | 5:41AM5.40m | 6:05PM5.49m | 6:24AM5.52m | 6:47PM5.62m | 7:10AM5.53m | 7:33PM5.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12PM2.14m | 9:47AM1.82m | 10:10PM1.79m | 10:39AM1.47m | 11:01PM1.41m | 11:26AM1.12m | 11:48PM1.04m | 12:10PM0.82m | 00:33AM0.75m | 12:54PM0.63m | 1:17AM0.58m | 1:37PM0.58m | 2:02AM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — |
 kJ | 26 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 74 | 47 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 84 | 111 | 131 | 46 | 24 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 5 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | — | S 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | SW 16 | S 7 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 7 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 5 | W 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | SW 2 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 8 | 81 | 56 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 27 | 9 | 3 | 41 | 159 | 996 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 488 | 477 | 757 | 868 | 300 | 198 | 326 | 128 | 276 | 300 | 87 | 58 | 106 | 86 | 50 | 151 | 12 | 58 | 151 | 179 |
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Information about the Whitsand Bay and Tregantle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitsand Bay and Tregantle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitsand Bay and Tregantle 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 (Whitsand Bay and Tregantle) 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 Whitsand Bay and Tregantle 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 South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Whitsand Bay and Tregantle, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Plymouth which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fowey which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Brent, Par and Bodmin.
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