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Caerhays

Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Flat · Bumpy · SE
Wave
0.2m
Period
9.7s
Wind
17 km/h Cross
Tide
Rising

Tide · today

Rising · High in 3h35
2.4m5.8m2.4m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.1m
11.5s
16 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.2m
11.6s
17 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
3.2s
18 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
3.4s
17 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
3.3s
13 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
3.2s
10 km/h
Onshore

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.1m
2.9s
4 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
4.2s
3 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
4s
5 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
3.6s
7 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
3.7s
12 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.1m
4s
13 km/h
Offshore

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.1m
6.8s
10 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
5.4s
5 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.1m
5.2s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.1m
4.7s
12 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.1m
5s
8 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.1m
5.2s
6 km/h
Offshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.1m
4.2s
12 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
4.8s
16 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
5.1s
22 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
4.5s
22 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
4s
23 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.1m
4.8s
25 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.4m
8.7s
30 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.5m
8.2s
31 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.4m
8s
28 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.3m
7.9s
21 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
8s
15 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.5m
7.3s
9 km/h
Cross

About Caerhays

Caerhays is a beach break over sand in Cornwall, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
SE, S, SW, W
Best wind direction
NW, N, NE
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Caerhays surf FAQ

Is Caerhays good for beginners?+

Caerhays is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Caerhays?+

Different days call for different boards. Caerhays can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What are the best conditions for Caerhays?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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