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Saltern Cove Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.9m
mushy
Wind
11kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Best forKite Foil

Photo: Saltern Cove via Google

What are the conditions at Saltern Cove today? (4 Sept)

Today at Saltern Cove: Epic! for kite foiling — 96/100 for expert level. Wind 11 kn W · Waves 0.9 m, 5 s · Tide 0.8–-1.7 m. Best window around 12:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Saltern Cove: 0.8m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the late morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 14°C / 57°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
91/100Epic!
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Epic!
91
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 94 · 09
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 91
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
12kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Period
5s
Water
13°C
Swell
NE 50°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
82
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 82 · 03
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Conditions
What's driving the 82
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.8m
mushy
Wind
6kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.6m
rising
Period
5s
Water
15°C
Swell
NE 50°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
75
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 90 · 12
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 75
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.8m
mushy
Wind
5kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-1.0m
rising
Period
5s
Water
16°C
Swell
NE 54°
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03 · Location

In context.

A small, secluded rocky cove reached via about 50 steep steps from the coast path, with no car park. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Britain's only underwater Local Nature Reserve, valued for rock pooling and snorkelling; its sheltered ENE-facing position within Tor Bay means negligible swell. The bed is mixed sand, shingle and rock, exposed at low tide, when entry is rocky; swimming suits high tide. No lifeguard service.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.4157°N, 3.5566°W
Facing
NE
Nearest
Three Beaches
Swell now
NE 53°
Wind now
W 270°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Saltern Cove good for surfing today?

Saltern Cove scores 35/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 11 kn W · Waves 0.9 m, 5 s · Tide 0.8–-1.7 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Saltern Cove today?

Wind at Saltern Cove today: 11 kn W (gusting 28 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Saltern Cove today?

Waves at Saltern Cove today: 0.9 m, 5 s period from NE, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Saltern Cove suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Saltern Cove scores 49/100 today for kite surfing — Okay. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Saltern Cove?

Saltern Cove is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Saltern Cove?

Saltern Cove is a coastal location near Three Beaches in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Saltern Cove?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Saltern Cove, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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