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Monday 5 October

SVRF Surf Forecast

Twice-daily surf forecasts for 34 of the UK's best breaks — wave height, swell, wind, tides and the best time to paddle out.

No spots rated Good today — check tomorrow's outlook

Updated Mon 5 Oct, 01:53 · next update Mon 5 Oct, 07:00 (UK time)

Best surf today

The top-rated spots right now, across every region.

#1Northern Ireland

Portrush

4-6ft

Fair
Wind
12mph cross-offshore

4-6ft clean surf.

Moderate cross-offshore south-westerly winds.

Wind turns onshore later in the day.

Best between 8am–1pm around low tide on the push.

8am–1pmAir 17°CSea 15°C
  • Beginner: Not suitable
  • Intermediate: Good
  • Advanced: Marginal

#2Cornwall

Sennen

1-3ft

Fair
Wind
2mph onshore

1-3ft glassy surf.

Calm, near-windless conditions.

Best between 11am–5pm around mid tide on the push.

11am–5pmAir 17°CSea 16°C
  • Beginner: Ideal
  • Intermediate: Good
  • Advanced: Marginal

#3Northern Ireland

Benone

3-5ft

Fair
Wind
11mph cross-shore

3-5ft bumpy surf.

Moderate cross-shore south-westerly winds.

Best between 10am–2pm around mid tide on the push.

10am–2pmAir 16°CSea 14°C
  • Beginner: Marginal
  • Intermediate: Good
  • Advanced: Marginal

#4Cornwall

Porthtowan

1-2ft

Fair
Wind
2mph cross-shore

1-2ft glassy surf.

Calm, near-windless conditions.

Best between 7am–11am.

7am–11amAir 18°CSea 18°C
  • Beginner: Not suitable
  • Intermediate: Good
  • Advanced: Marginal

#5Scotland

Thurso East

6-9ft

Poor
Wind
24mph cross-shore

6-9ft bumpy surf.

Fresh cross-shore south-westerly winds.

No clear window — conditions stay poor through daylight hours.

No clear windowAir 15°CSea 13°C
  • Beginner: Not suitable
  • Intermediate: Not suitable
  • Advanced: Marginal

#6Scotland

Machrihanish

2-3ft

Poor
Wind
14mph onshore

2-3ft choppy surf.

Moderate onshore south-westerly winds.

No clear window — conditions stay poor through daylight hours.

No clear windowAir 16°CSea 14°C
  • Beginner: Ideal
  • Intermediate: Marginal
  • Advanced: Marginal

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