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Watergate surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.1 m 9 s WSW · Swell 2: 0.1 m 9 s WSW · Wind waves: 1.0 m 5 s E
Best window this week: Tuesday 15:00 GMT — 2.9 1.2 m (4.1 ft) at 7 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (157° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 0.8–1.1 m (2.6–3.7 ft) | 6 s | E | 17 kt cross-shore | 07:10–16:51 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.9 B 3 · A 2 | 1.1–1.4 m (3.7–4.6 ft) | 7 s | E | 18 kt cross-shore | 07:12–16:50 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 2.8 B 1 · A 2 | 1.4–1.9 m (4.7–6.3 ft) | 7 s | E | 22 kt cross-shore | 07:13–16:48 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 2.6 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1–1.8 m (3.6–5.8 ft) | 7 s | E | 20 kt cross-shore | 07:15–16:46 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.4 B 1 · A 0 | 0.4–0.9 m (1.2–2.9 ft) | 5 s | E | 9 kt cross-shore | 07:17–16:45 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2–0.4 m (0.7–1.3 ft) | 4 s | SW | 7 kt cross-shore | 07:18–16:43 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.9 B 1 · A 0 | 0.4–1.9 m (1.4–6.1 ft) | 4 s | SE | 17 kt cross-onshore | 07:20–16:42 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 5 s E | 17 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 15:00 | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s E | 17 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 18:00 | 1.7 B 2 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s E | 18 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 21:00 | 2.1 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s E | 19 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 00:00 | 2.5 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s E | 17 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 03:00 | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.8 ft) | 7 s E | 16 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 06:00 | 2.9 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s E | 17 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 09:00 | 2.5 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s E | 18 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 12:00 | 2.5 B 3 · A 1 | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) | 7 s E | 19 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 15:00 | 2.9 B 3 · A 2 | 1.2 m (4.1 ft) | 7 s E | 18 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 18:00 | 3.1 B 3 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 7 s E | 18 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 21:00 | 3.3 B 2 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 7 s E | 19 kt ENE cross-shore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Sevenstones Lightship (62107), 119 km from Watergate, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) |
water 11.5 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Watergate tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (GMT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 10:40 (+1.9 m / +6.2 ft) · Low 17:20 (-1.8 m / -5.9 ft) · High 23:30 (+1.5 m / +5.0 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 05:50 (-1.6 m / -5.3 ft) · High 12:10 (+1.8 m / +5.8 ft) · Low 18:40 (-1.9 m / -6.1 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 01:00 (+1.6 m / +5.2 ft) · Low 07:10 (-1.8 m / -5.9 ft) · High 13:30 (+2.0 m / +6.5 ft) · Low 19:50 (-2.1 m / -7.0 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 02:10 (+1.9 m / +6.3 ft) · Low 08:20 (-2.1 m / -6.9 ft) · High 14:30 (+2.3 m / +7.5 ft) · Low 20:50 (-2.5 m / -8.1 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 03:00 (+2.3 m / +7.4 ft) · Low 09:10 (-2.5 m / -8.1 ft) · High 15:20 (+2.6 m / +8.5 ft) · Low 21:30 (-2.8 m / -9.1 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 03:40 (+2.6 m / +8.5 ft) · Low 09:50 (-2.8 m / -9.0 ft) · High 16:00 (+2.8 m / +9.2 ft) · Low 22:10 (-3.0 m / -9.8 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 04:20 (+2.8 m / +9.3 ft) · Low 10:30 (-3.0 m / -9.7 ft) · High 16:30 (+3.0 m / +9.7 ft) · Low 22:50 (-3.1 m / -10.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.5 Whitsand Bay 13 km · 1.0 m (3.2 ft) now
- 0.2 Wembury 29 km · 1.6 m (5.2 ft) now
- 4.8 Trebarwith 36 km · 0.8 m (2.7 ft) now
- 5.2 Polzeath 38 km · 1.1 m (3.5 ft) now
- 5.0 Harlyn Bay 41 km · 1.1 m (3.5 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Europe/London). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (50.25, -4.50); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.