holywell bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
12:08pm

Swell

Flat

Onshore wind

On

21mph

33mph

Rising tide

High

11:49am

Weather

18°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 17 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3-4ft 10s		Cross 23mph 37mph	Flat	15°C 0.45mm/h
	4ft 10s		Cross 25mph 39mph	Flat	16°C 0.41mm/h
	4ft 10s		Cross 24mph 36mph	Flat	17°C 0.13mm/h
	0-3ft 10s	1ft 8s	On 22mph 34mph	1ft 8s	17°C
	3-8ft 10s	1ft 4s	Cross 20mph 33mph	1ft 4s	17°C
	8-9ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 18mph 31mph	1ft 4s	17°C
	9ft 12s	2-4ft 11s	Cross 18mph 31mph	2-4ft 11s	17°C
	8-9ft 13s	1-3ft 10s	Cross 18mph 33mph	1-3ft 10s	17°C

Today 18 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3-6ft 8s	2ft 7s	Cross 19mph 29mph	2ft 7s	19°C
	3ft 6s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 19mph 28mph	1-2ft 6s	19°C
	4-6ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 15mph 24mph	1ft 5s	18°C

Tommorrow 19 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 10s	1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 13s	18°C
	5ft 10s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 11mph 16mph	0-1ft 10s	19°C
	4-5ft 10s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 10mph 15mph	0-1ft 11s	17°C

Saturday 20 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 9s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 13mph	0-1ft 12s	15°C 2.09mm/h
	3ft 9s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 6mph 12mph	1-2ft 9s	15°C 2.29mm/h
	3ft 7s	2ft 9s	Off 6mph 10mph	2ft 9s	15°C 1.75mm/h

Sunday 21 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	1ft 20s	Cross 38mph 47mph	1ft 20s	11°C 1.66mm/h
	6-10ft 11s	2ft 14s	Cross 37mph 46mph	2ft 14s	10°C 1.19mm/h
	9ft 12s	3ft 9s	Cross 34mph 42mph	3ft 9s	10°C 0.69mm/h

Monday 22 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat	1-2ft 6s	On 21mph 25mph	1-2ft 6s	12°C
	Flat	1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 5s	13°C 0.07mm/h
	Flat		Cross 22mph 25mph	Flat	12°C 0.1mm/h

Tuesday 23 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 5s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 13mph	0-1ft 12s	13°C 0.05mm/h
	1ft 11s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 13mph 14mph	0-1ft 11s	13°C 0.05mm/h
	1ft 13s		Cross 13mph 15mph	Flat	13°C

Wednesday 24 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 14mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C
	2-3ft 11s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1-2ft 11s	14°C
	3ft 10s	2ft 12s	Cross 12mph 15mph	2ft 12s	14°C

Thursday 25 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	On 8mph 9mph	0-1ft 6s	14°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 9s	On 9mph 10mph	1ft 9s	14°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 9mph 12mph	1ft 11s	14°C

Friday 26 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 11s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 22mph 29mph	0-1ft 3s	12°C 0.95mm/h
	2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 21mph 27mph	1ft 4s	12°C 1.32mm/h
	2ft 11s	1ft 4s	On 19mph 23mph	1ft 4s	12°C 1.08mm/h

Location guide

Surfing conditions in Holywell Bay, nestled along the United Kingdom's Cornwall coast, are associated with their own unique challenges and delights. Known for its expansive, sandy beach and temperate weather, Holywell Bay is a popular destination for surfers of all skill levels. The beach is dominated by an imposing island just offshore which makes for quite an attractive backdrop as you surf the waves. The surf here can vary widely depending on the season and weather conditions. Generally speaking, the most suitable time for surfing at Holywell Bay is on the push towards high tide. This time frame usually offers the most consistent and enjoyable conditions for surfers. The Bay is quite open, which means it catches a good amount of swell. It's particularly good on a North West to South West swell, providing waves in the 3-8ft range. Therefore, it can offer some decent waves for both beginners and more experienced surfers. However, you'll want to be wary of the rip currents that can occur at all states of the tide. They can make surfing more challenging, especially for those still mastering their skills. Besides, when it gets really big, the waves can close out – which refers to a wave breaking along its length all at once, instead of peeling along the shore – making proper surfing impossible. The water temperature at Holywell Bay is moderate, though it does get colder in the winter. Wetsuits are a must for the majority of the year, with thickness varying depending on the season. Summertime typically sees water temperatures in the mid-teens Celsius, making it more comfortable for long surf sessions. In conclusion, while Holywell Bay can be a fantastic spot for an array of surfers, it's essential to be knowledgeable about the potential challenges, including fluctuating temperatures and occasional rip currents. Always remember to respect the ocean and enjoy this beautiful location at its finest.

Last updated: 17/09/25 12:00am