At 6.35 a.m:
Constantine (3*): 2 to 3 feet
We have a load of cloud cover above us this morning but it’s a mild and calm one, a gentle start to the day.
The surf has dropped but there is still a half decent almost three feet or so of silver oilled glass waves shuffling into the bay. Hilly and a couple of others are scrambling onto a few as the high tide backwash starts to tease. As long as the wind stays calm, as forecast, then we’re in for another great day of fun surf!
You might already have noticed the addition of the iconic ‘SJ’s Forecast for the South West’ being added on to our daily surf report. If you scroll down to the comments section of our Surf Report page you can find the return of the original UK Web surf forecaster, SJ! At the moment it is a little ad hoc but if things work out there might be the opportunity to expand it all.
Let us know what you think!
Harlyn (1*): 1 foot.
There are some small waves trickling ashore here this morning, a glassy and smooth foot or even maybe two of slick little waves breaking now and again. That is just ahead of high tide and so you have to think that the size will drop away with the dropping tide.
But right now there is a longboardable and fun looking little wave!
Today’s Tide Times:
Low Tide: 14:51 (1.0m) High Tide: 08:28 (7.1m)
Surf Forecast for Thursday 9th June 2016
The breeze is set to swing back offshore today and the swell is likely to rebuild through this afternoon!
Throw in some eventual sunshine and we have yet another day of fun surf waiting to be played in!
Surf Conditions for the Rest of the Week
We have been enjoying a very pleasant start to the week again with that small but building swell showing itself on Monday morning, the winds staying light but drifting around the compass over the rest of the week.
So we are likely to be enjoying a two to three foot swell along with some very light breezes, going onshore occasionally as the sea breeze effect kicks in, mainly through midday each day but calm and occasionally offshore early and late.
Yep, a heavenly week of not big but fun surf and very pleasant weather is spoiling us again and these conditions should last all week!
Have a great week, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing!
SJ’s Surf Forecast for the SW
Forecast last updated at 09:30 Wednesday 8th June 2016
Hi everyone – these updates are currently made at any time of the day as and when I get the time/chance to update – however from September the intention would be for it to be updated every weekday morning by 10am.
[Don’t forget to look at this forecast the day before you go beach for the latest, as things can often change!]
The Rest Of The Week:
‘Some waves about all week, but it will depend on the winds on when you get in.’
Sunrise and sunset – 05:10 and 21:30
Twilight starts and ends – 04:25 and 22:15
Midday – 13:20
Length of day – 16:20
Offshore Sea Temp approx – 14C / 57F
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Monday 6th:
‘Great day for surf – gets bigger and cleaner/glassier as the day goes on.’
Swell – (i) Medium W-WSW going Strong WSW
Wind – Light-Medium E-SE going Light Variable
Weather – Mixture of cloud and sunny spells
North Coast – 3ft (Waisthigh) going 4ft (Chesthigh)
South Coast – 1ft
Tides – 06:38 High, 13:00 Low, 18:59 High (Spring tides)
Tuesday 7th:
‘A good wave but with light onshores by afternoon. Should still be good though, especially in the sun.’
Swell – (i) Medium going Weak WSW
Wind – Light Variable going NW
Weather – Gloriously bright, with some cloud and sunny spells
North Coast – 4-6ft (Chest-Headhigh) going 3-4ft (Waist-Chesthigh)
South Coast – 1ft going Flat
Tides – 07:25 High, 13:47 Low, 19:45 High
Wednesday 8th:
‘Small wave with a light crosshore Northerly wind.’
Swell – (i) Medium going Weak WSW
Wind – Light N
Weather – Cloudy start but with plenty of sunny spells by the afternoon
North Coast – 3ft (Waisthigh) going 2-3ft (Knee-Waisthigh)
South Coast – Flat
Tides – 08:12 High, 14:32 Low, 20:31 High
Thursday 9th:
‘A good clean wave with well defined lulls and sets. Will build further still on the tidal push late afternoon. Royal Cornwall Show starts today!’
Swell – (i) Medium WSW
Wind – Light E-SE going Light-Medium SE
Weather – Cloudy but dry and warm, maybe the odd sunny spell
North Coast – 2-3ft (Knee-Waisthigh) going 3-4ft (Waist-Chesthigh)
South Coast – 1ft
Tides – 08:57 High, 15:17 Low, 21:16 High
Friday 10th:
‘Small good clean/OK waves on the North. Noticeably colder as the change in weather systems kicks in – bye bye tshirts!’
Swell – (i) Medium going Weak WSW
Wind – Changable (Light Variable)
Weather – Overcast with light rain showers
North Coast – 3-4ft (Waist-Chesthigh) going 3ft (Waisthigh)
South Coast – 1ft
Tides – 09:43 High, 16:02 Low, 22:03 High
Weekend Summary:
‘Small on Saturday, and then on Sunday sheltered spots could work. ’
Saturday 11th:
‘Small onshore sloppy mush. Leave it to beginners; go chew some straw at the Royal Cornwall Show instead!’
Swell – (i) Weak W-WSW going WSW
Wind – Light-Medium W going SW
Weather – Cloudy but dry
North Coast – 3ft (Waisthigh) going 2-3ft (Knee-Waisthigh)
South Coast – Flat
Tides – 04:36 Low, 10:32 High, 16:52 Low (Neap tides)
Sunday 12th:
‘A return to more choppy onshore surf for the North that’ll build throughout the day. Not great for surf though with no quality to the swell, and could be a busy one for the lifeguards as people/swimmers get caught out. Sheltered spots should be working a smaller but OK cleanish wave.’
Swell – (i) Weak WSW going W-WSW
Wind – Medium W-SW going W
Weather – Overcast and rainy
North Coast – 3-4ft (Waist-Chesthigh) going 4-6ft (Chest-Headhigh)
South Coast – 1-2ft (Kneehigh) going 2-3ft (Knee-Waisthigh)
Tides – 05:15 Low, 11:15 High, 17:30 Low (Neap tides)
Early Next Week:
‘Wet and windy. A return to slightly cooler weather with a low pressure zone heading in drawing down cooler air, but not much in the way of waves. Rain expected throughout the week.’
The scale for measuring conditions:
0-1ft – Unridable/Flat
1-2ft – Kneehigh
3ft – Waisthigh
4-5ft – Chest/Shoulderhigh
6ft – Headhigh
6-8ft = 1-1.5x Overhead
8-10ft = 1.5x Overhead
10-12ft = 2x Overhead
Please Note!
Wave height predictions are based on the larger breaks on both coasts such as Fistral and Croyde for the North, and Praa Sands and Bantham for the South.
Wave height is measured from the front of the wave, and 6ft would usually mean a ‘head-high’ wave.
Try and use some ‘local’ knowledge about what the wave sizes will be elsewhere. For example the Newquay Bay area is generally 1/3 to 3/4 the size of Fistral, increasing the further up the bay you go from Towan to Lusty Glaze, and that it will be clean on a W wind at ‘harbour left’ at Towan at mid-tide’ for example.
Tide times are based on Newquay.
Stay Stoked!
SJ