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Portwrinkle Surf Forecast
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Portwrinkle surf Forecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
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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 Wednesday (May 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 12 days.
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 20 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 28 | 199 | 147 | 105 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 304 | 275 | 196 | 168 | 327 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 53 | 49 | 37 | 21 | 7 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:05PM 3.55 | 3:19AM 3.76 | 3:52PM 3.77 | 4:05AM 3.93 | 4:33PM 3.99 | 4:45AM 4.10 | 5:09PM 4.19 | 5:23AM 4.24 | 5:44PM 4.35 | 5:58AM 4.34 | 6:17PM 4.46 | 6:33AM 4.39 | 6:50PM 4.52 | 7:07AM 4.39 | 7:24PM 4.53 | 7:43AM 4.33 | 8:01PM 4.48 | 8:23AM 4.21 | 8:43PM 4.39 | 9:11AM 4.06 | 9:34PM 4.26 | 10:11AM 3.88 | 10:38PM 4.13 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:32PM 1.54 | 10:00AM 1.22 | 10:20PM 1.27 | 10:41AM 0.97 | 10:59PM 0.99 | 11:17AM 0.75 | 11:36PM 0.74 | 11:52AM 0.55 | 12:11AM 0.52 | 12:27PM 0.41 | 12:47AM 0.36 | 1:03PM 0.32 | 1:24AM 0.27 | 1:40PM 0.30 | 2:03AM 0.26 | 2:19PM 0.35 | 2:44AM 0.32 | 3:01PM 0.46 | 3:28AM 0.45 | 3:46PM 0.63 | 4:17AM 0.61 | 4:36PM 0.83 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 11 | 12 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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