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Mounts Bay (Penzance) surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 01 Feb 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mounts Bay (Penzance) this week:
The surf forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mounts Bay (Penzance) in the next 12 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 2nd Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 2nd Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 4th Feb) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thu 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 2753 | 4493 | 5380 | 6224 | 7062 | 8298 | 8835 | 18634 | 10772 | 8319 | 5936 | 4976 | 3020 | 1654 | 976 | 437 | 290 | 391 | 753 | 737 | 738 | 1019 | 976 | 702 | 594 | 412 | 2228 | 2689 | 2918 | 2299 | 1520 | 1070 | 681 | 1203 | 7089 | 6307 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:07AM 5.70 | 7:28PM 5.34 | 7:48AM 5.54 | 8:10PM 5.17 | 8:33AM 5.29 | 8:56PM 4.94 | 9:22AM 4.96 | 9:50PM 4.65 | 10:25AM 4.60 | 11:03PM 4.39 | 11:50AM 4.34 | 12:39AM 4.32 | 1:26PM 4.34 | 2:05AM 4.52 | 2:40PM 4.54 | 3:08AM 4.82 | 3:34PM 4.79 | 3:56AM 5.11 | 4:18PM 5.00 | 4:36AM 5.31 | 4:55PM 5.14 | 5:11AM 5.44 | 5:30PM 5.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:31AM 0.75 | 1:55PM 0.71 | 2:11AM 0.86 | 2:36PM 0.89 | 2:53AM 1.07 | 3:19PM 1.16 | 3:39AM 1.35 | 4:08PM 1.48 | 4:36AM 1.66 | 5:11PM 1.79 | 5:51AM 1.90 | 6:32PM 1.97 | 7:22AM 1.92 | 8:00PM 1.91 | 8:46AM 1.71 | 9:14PM 1.66 | 9:51AM 1.40 | 10:11PM 1.38 | 10:42AM 1.12 | 10:57PM 1.15 | 11:25AM 0.94 | 11:37PM 1.00 | 12:02PM 0.84 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thu 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -4 | -6 | -6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Mon night, min 0°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mounts Bay (Penzance) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mounts Bay (Penzance) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mounts Bay (Penzance) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mounts Bay (Penzance) 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 (Mounts Bay (Penzance)) 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 Mounts Bay (Penzance) 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 Mounts Bay (Penzance), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Penryn, The Lizard and Falmouth.
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