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Seaton

Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Flat · Bumpy · SE
Wave
0.2m
Period
5.7s
Wind
19 km/h Cross
Tide
Rising

Tide · today

Rising · High in 3h32
1.8m4.2m1.9m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

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

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0m
5.1s
17 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
2.6s
19 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
11.6s
19 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
3.5s
20 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
3.3s
17 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
3.1s
15 km/h
Cross

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.1m
5.4s
3 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
4.8s
4 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
3.9s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.1m
4.3s
14 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.1m
3.8s
17 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.1m
3.6s
15 km/h
Offshore

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.1m
5.3s
11 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
5.5s
5 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
5.7s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.1m
5.5s
13 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.1m
5.1s
12 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.1m
5.3s
5 km/h
Cross

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.1m
4.8s
15 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
4.8s
18 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
5.1s
25 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
5.2s
27 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
4.6s
27 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.1m
4.8s
30 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.2m
7.8s
35 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.2m
8.7s
35 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
6s
32 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
4.4s
26 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
4s
20 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.5m
6.5s
14 km/h
Cross

About Seaton

Seaton is a river_mouth break over mixed 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 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
River_mouth
Bottom
Mixed
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
SE, S, SW
Best wind direction
N, NE
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Seaton surf FAQ

Is Seaton good for beginners?+

Seaton is a river_mouth break over mixed, 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 Seaton?+

Different days call for different boards. Seaton 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 Seaton?+

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

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