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Portwrinkle Surf Forecast
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Portwrinkle surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portwrinkle this week:
The surf forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 12 days.
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 270 | 604 | 828 | 2221 | 1674 | 917 | 396 | 246 | 54 | 255 | 43 | 243 | 392 | 239 | 367 | 362 | 249 | 161 | 109 | 66 | 42 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:18AM 4.14 | 9:51PM 3.72 | 10:08AM 3.94 | 10:45PM 3.59 | 11:03AM 3.76 | 11:42PM 3.51 | 11:59AM 3.63 | 12:38AM 3.50 | 12:57PM 3.58 | 1:34AM 3.56 | 1:53PM 3.60 | 2:27AM 3.68 | 2:47PM 3.70 | 3:17AM 3.84 | 3:38PM 3.83 | 4:04AM 4.02 | 4:25PM 3.99 | 4:47AM 4.22 | 5:08PM 4.13 | 5:28AM 4.39 | 5:49PM 4.26 | 6:07AM 4.55 | 6:28PM 4.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:36PM 0.89 | 3:47AM 1.16 | 4:20PM 1.15 | 4:33AM 1.42 | 5:10PM 1.37 | 5:29AM 1.62 | 6:12PM 1.52 | 6:42AM 1.71 | 7:25PM 1.54 | 8:02AM 1.64 | 8:33PM 1.43 | 9:04AM 1.44 | 9:26PM 1.24 | 9:53AM 1.18 | 10:11PM 1.01 | 10:36AM 0.90 | 10:52PM 0.76 | 11:16AM 0.63 | 11:32PM 0.53 | 11:56AM 0.40 | 12:10AM 0.34 | 12:35PM 0.21 | 12:50AM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 1 | -5 | -3 | -3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, near gales from the SW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Portwrinkle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portwrinkle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Portwrinkle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portwrinkle 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 (Portwrinkle) 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 Portwrinkle 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 Portwrinkle, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Plymouth which is 12 km (7 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 21 km (13 miles) away, Par, Bodmin and Saint Austell.
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