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Watergate Bay Surf Forecast
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Watergate Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Watergate Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Watergate Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Watergate Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 24th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watergate Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 10677 | 7801 | 2897 | 1661 | 957 | 232 | 302 | 449 | 504 | 1152 | 1189 | 1319 | 1273 | 926 | 594 | 277 | 224 | 131 | 71 | 70 | 148 | 101 | 101 | 82 | 103 | 44 | 208 | 1751 | 3845 | 3967 | 5425 | 8315 | 3124 | 1215 | 757 | 1783 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:51AM 5.25 | 10:20PM 4.83 | 10:45AM 4.98 | 11:19PM 4.67 | 11:46AM 4.80 | 12:23AM 4.63 | 12:50PM 4.76 | 1:26AM 4.73 | 1:51PM 4.85 | 2:21AM 4.93 | 2:45PM 5.03 | 3:10AM 5.19 | 3:32PM 5.28 | 3:54AM 5.48 | 4:15PM 5.54 | 4:35AM 5.77 | 4:55PM 5.78 | 5:15AM 6.04 | 5:35PM 5.98 | 5:54AM 6.25 | 6:15PM 6.11 | 6:34AM 6.40 | 6:55PM 6.16 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:18PM 1.73 | 4:34AM 1.92 | 5:13PM 1.92 | 5:33AM 2.08 | 6:12PM 2.01 | 6:37AM 2.12 | 7:13PM 2.00 | 7:41AM 2.03 | 8:11PM 1.87 | 8:39AM 1.84 | 9:03PM 1.67 | 9:29AM 1.58 | 9:50PM 1.42 | 10:14AM 1.30 | 10:33PM 1.17 | 10:56AM 1.04 | 11:13PM 0.94 | 11:37AM 0.81 | 11:53PM 0.75 | 12:17PM 0.65 | 12:32AM 0.63 | 12:58PM 0.56 | 1:12AM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:23 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 6 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | -6 | -3 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -3 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Watergate Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Watergate Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Watergate Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Watergate Bay 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 (Watergate Bay) 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 Watergate Bay 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 North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Watergate Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Truro, Bodmin and Saint Austell.
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