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Holywell Bay Beach Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
1.7m
peeling
Wind
12kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-2.0m
rising
Best forKite Foil

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Is Holywell Bay Beach good for surfing today? (3 Sept)

Today at Holywell Bay Beach: Excellent for surfing — 87/100 for intermediate level. Wind 12 kn SW · Waves 1.7 m, 8 s · Tide 1.9–-2.8 m. Best window around 09:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Holywell Bay Beach: 1.6m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 19°C / 66°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
87/100Excellent
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
87
/ 100
now · 12
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 87 · 12
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 87
now · 12
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.4m
peeling
Wind
13kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-2.0m
rising
Period
8s
Water
19°C
Swell
N 4°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
35
/ 100
12
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 80 · 00
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Conditions
What's driving the 35
12
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.1m
closing
Wind
11kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-1.0m
falling
Period
9s
Water
19°C
Swell
N 356°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Epic!
90
/ 100
12
Sat · 24-hour forecast
peak 95 · 21
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Conditions
What's driving the 90
12
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.4m
peeling
Wind
6kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Period
10s
Water
19°C
Swell
N 355°
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03 · Location

In context.

A wide, sheltered north-Cornwall Atlantic beach break with a sandy bottom, offering lefts and rights up to 50m and consistent year-round surf on WNW swell. A stream mouth crosses the beach and shapes the sandbanks. Strong rip currents are a hazard, and submerged wreck plates sit at the low-tide line on the east side - lifeguards direct users to stay west of them. Dog-friendly year-round. RNLI lifeguards patrol daily mid-May to late September.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.3936°N, 5.1478°W
Facing
NW
Nearest
Holywell
Swell now
N 5°
Wind now
SW 235°
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.

What is the wind like at Holywell Bay Beach today?

Wind at Holywell Bay Beach today: 12 kn SW (gusting 26 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 Holywell Bay Beach today?

Waves at Holywell Bay Beach today: 1.7 m, 8 s period from N, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Holywell Bay Beach today?

The best window for surfing at Holywell Bay Beach today is around 09:00 UTC, when conditions score 87/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Holywell Bay Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Holywell Bay Beach scores 44/100 today for surfing — Poor. 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 Holywell Bay Beach?

Holywell Bay Beach 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 Holywell Bay Beach?

Holywell Bay Beach is a coastal location near Holywell 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 Holywell Bay Beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Holywell Bay Beach, 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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