Whitsand Bay and Tregantle surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle this week:

The surf forecast for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitsand Bay and Tregantle in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
0.9
WSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)78781115151312121212111010101010101214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1471874158341293320423261116230913694509291166905633981418
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
S
40
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
S
30
SSW
25
SW
20
W
25
NW
25
NW
10
N
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
ENE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
ENE
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
4.68
5:04AM
4.98
5:28PM
5.02
5:42AM
5.29
6:03PM
5.31
6:17AM
5.53
6:38PM
5.54
6:53AM
5.68
7:13PM
5.67
7:31AM
5.71
7:51PM
5.69
8:11AM
5.61
8:32PM
5.60
8:55AM
5.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:55PM
1.76
11:20AM
1.41
11:37PM
1.32
12:00PM
1.01
12:18AM
0.93
12:38PM
0.69
12:57AM
0.64
1:17PM
0.49
1:36AM
0.48
1:56PM
0.45
2:16AM
0.48
2:36PM
0.58
2:59AM
0.65
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11
Sunset8:07--8:09--8:12--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17--
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
1-3-1---1------------
Temp. °C1213131211121211121310111091111101010810
Feels °C (?)9105448877865468883332
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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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