Mill Bay
Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 8s
- Wind
- 21 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Rising · High in 3h505-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Mill Bay is a surf break over sand in Cornwall, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E, around low tide. 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
- Unknown
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low
- Best swell direction
- SW, W
- Best wind direction
- N, NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Mill Bay surf FAQ
Is Mill Bay good for beginners?+
Mill Bay is a surf 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 Mill Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Mill Bay 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 tide is best for surfing Mill Bay?+
Mill Bay tends to work best around low tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Mill Bay?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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