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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthjoke this week:
The surf forecast for Porthjoke over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthjoke in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) 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 Monday (May 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 15th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthjoke over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 65 | 64 | 45 | 40 | 208 | 780 | 628 | 404 | 565 | 422 | 901 | 1126 | 1128 | 1128 | 810 | 514 | 217 | 422 | 286 | 191 | 120 | 55 | 106 | 79 | 76 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 21 | 90 | 235 | 276 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:02AM 6.28 | 8:21PM 6.26 | 8:45AM 5.82 | 9:06PM 5.83 | 9:32AM 5.34 | 9:55PM 5.38 | 10:25AM 4.89 | 10:52PM 4.99 | 11:30AM 4.57 | 12:02AM 4.75 | 12:47PM 4.45 | 1:18AM 4.72 | 2:00PM 4.56 | 2:24AM 4.87 | 2:57PM 4.82 | 3:15AM 5.11 | 3:42PM 5.13 | 3:58AM 5.38 | 4:21PM 5.44 | 4:37AM 5.63 | 4:57PM 5.72 | 5:13AM 5.85 | 5:32PM 5.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:01AM 0.39 | 2:18PM 0.70 | 2:44AM 0.78 | 3:01PM 1.12 | 3:31AM 1.22 | 3:47PM 1.55 | 4:24AM 1.65 | 4:43PM 1.93 | 5:28AM 1.98 | 5:50PM 2.18 | 6:42AM 2.12 | 7:06PM 2.24 | 7:53AM 2.06 | 8:14PM 2.12 | 8:51AM 1.86 | 9:09PM 1.88 | 9:37AM 1.59 | 9:55PM 1.59 | 10:17AM 1.33 | 10:34PM 1.31 | 10:54AM 1.09 | 11:11PM 1.06 | 11:29AM 0.90 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Porthjoke Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porthjoke provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Porthjoke can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porthjoke 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 (Porthjoke) 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 Porthjoke 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.
Porthjoke is 3 km (2 miles) from Newquay. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newquay. Newquay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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