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Caerhays Surf Forecast
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Caerhays surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 12 Mar 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caerhays this week:
The surf forecast for Caerhays over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caerhays in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 13th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 13th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 19th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caerhays over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 54 | 52 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 103 | 53 | 57 | 67 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 147 | 888 | 322 | 299 | 407 | 1398 | 2271 | 701 | 290 | 272 | 113 | 96 | 59 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:40PM 3.92 | 4:51AM 4.26 | 5:10PM 4.15 | 5:21AM 4.46 | 5:39PM 4.34 | 5:50AM 4.60 | 6:06PM 4.46 | 6:18AM 4.64 | 6:34PM 4.51 | 6:47AM 4.60 | 7:02PM 4.47 | 7:15AM 4.47 | 7:29PM 4.35 | 7:43AM 4.27 | 7:56PM 4.16 | 8:11AM 4.02 | 8:26PM 3.93 | 8:44AM 3.75 | 9:04PM 3.66 | 9:28AM 3.45 | 10:02PM 3.39 | 10:48AM 3.20 | 11:47PM 3.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:42AM 0.59 | 10:56PM 0.56 | 11:19AM 0.33 | 11:32PM 0.33 | 11:52AM 0.14 | 12:04AM 0.18 | 12:23PM 0.06 | 12:35AM 0.11 | 12:52PM 0.06 | 1:05AM 0.14 | 1:21PM 0.15 | 1:34AM 0.24 | 1:50PM 0.32 | 2:04AM 0.42 | 2:20PM 0.55 | 2:36AM 0.66 | 2:52PM 0.82 | 3:10AM 0.95 | 3:28PM 1.11 | 3:52AM 1.26 | 4:14PM 1.41 | 4:48AM 1.54 | 5:20PM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | 0 | -2 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri morning, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Caerhays Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caerhays provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caerhays can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caerhays 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 (Caerhays) 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 Caerhays 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.
Caerhays is 13 km (8 miles) from Saint Austell. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint Austell. Saint Austell has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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