Is today a good day for surfing in Newquay?
Today is a day worth a look.
Worth a look72/100
7-day outlook for surfing in Newquay
Best day looks like Thursday at 73/100.
Why this score?
Data from Open-Meteo, and Open-Meteo Marine for waves and sea temperature. Last updated 19:50 UTC.
Surfing in Newquay, month by month
Offshore waves are biggest in November (the day's highest averages 2.9 m) and smallest in June (1.3 m). The sea is warmest in August at 17°C and coldest in February at 10°C. Winds average 26 km/h in February, the windiest month, and 16 km/h in June, the calmest. December is the wettest month, with about 21 days of 1 mm or more; April is the driest, with about 12.
| Month | Offshore wave height (m) | Sea temperature (°C) | Average wind (km/h) | Rainy days (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7 | 10 | 21 | 16 |
| February | 2.8 | 10 | 26 | 19 |
| March | 2.4 | 10 | 22 | 17 |
| April | 1.8 | 11 | 18 | 12 |
| May | 1.4 | 13 | 18 | 14 |
| June | 1.3 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| July | 1.4 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| August | 1.5 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| September | 1.7 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| October | 2.0 | 15 | 21 | 19 |
| November | 2.9 | 13 | 22 | 19 |
| December | 2.7 | 11 | 24 | 21 |
Averages of daily weather 2020 to 2024 and of waves and sea temperature 2022 to 2024, from ERA5 reanalysis data (about 25 km resolution; waves are measured offshore, not in the surf at the beach). Not a forecast.
About surfing in Newquay
The UK's best-known surf town — Fistral picks up almost every Atlantic swell, with a range of bays inside Newquay for less exposed conditions.
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