Surf Forecasts:
Whitsand Bay and Tregantle surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with 468 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SW swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitsand Bay and Tregantle in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitsand Bay and Tregantle over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 43 | 150 | 146 | 195 | 243 | 242 | 46 | 51 | 171 | 147 | 125 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:23PM4.37m | 4:55AM4.34m | 5:15PM4.64m | 5:41AM4.61m | 5:58PM4.92m | 6:21AM4.86m | 6:36PM5.16m | 6:56AM5.07m | 7:10PM5.35m | 7:29AM5.23m | 7:41PM5.48m | 7:58AM5.33m | 8:09PM5.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:48PM2.19m | 11:06AM2.11m | 11:33PM1.85m | 11:48AM1.77m | 00:11AM1.52m | 12:24PM1.44m | 00:45AM1.21m | 12:58PM1.15m | 1:18AM0.96m | 1:30PM0.94m | 1:50AM0.80m | 2:03PM0.81m | 2:22AM0.73m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 4 | SSW 7 | SE 5 | E 5 | W 9 | S 12 | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
17 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 3 | — | — | 46 | 51 | 171 | 147 | 125 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | S 4 | SSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 5 | W 9 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | — | ESE 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
123 | 72 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 3 | — | 9 | 43 | 150 | 146 | 195 | 243 | 242 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 225 | 184 | 57 | 47 | 54 | 57 | 58 | 198 | 198 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 188 | 343 | 87 | 188 | 14 | 527 | 485 | 477 |
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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.











