Looe
Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 5.9s
- Wind
- 19 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Rising · High in 2h415-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Looe is a beach break over sand in Cornwall, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SE with light offshore winds from the NW / N. 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
- Best wind direction
- NW, N
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Looe surf FAQ
Is Looe good for beginners?+
Looe 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 Looe?+
Different days call for different boards. Looe 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 Looe?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SE with light offshore winds from the NW / N. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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