Surf spot

Seaton

Forecast conditions and map view for Seaton in UK, Cornwall South. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: UK, Cornwall South
Coordinates: 50.3642, -4.3875

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Wave period (s)	4.4	4.8	4.8	5	5.3	5.5	4.8	4.8	5	4.4	4.5	4.5	5.1	4.8	3.7	3.7	4	3.5	3.8	4.6	4.3	4.2	4.2	3.7	3.9	3.9	3.3	3.5	4	4.8	4.7	4.3	4.5	4.7	5.2	5.3	5.3	6	6.1	5.3	7.4	6.1	5.7	5	4.8	5	5	4.8	5.5	5	4.8	5	4.7	4.7	5.2	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	6	4	3	3	3	2	6	5	5	5	5	5	3	8	6	5	4	4	3	3	3	2	2	2	3	4	4	4	3	3	3	5	6	5	5	5	5	5	4	3	4	4	5	38	24	24	25	18	23	25	23	19	15	13	10	16
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	3.7	6.4	20.4	20	22.2	16.3	12.8	9.8	11.2	14.8	10	13.4	17.4	10	5.6	5.9	7.1	7.9	14.4	18.4	18.9	12.1	7.7	7.8	6.1	2.9	14.3	24.8	28	21.6	11.6	8.7	12.1	13.9	22.7	21.7	24.2	17.7	8	9.4	11.7	19.1	23.7	24.7	28	17.1	8.9	5.3	6.1	5.2	15.4	13.6	16.3	7.4	4.7
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Seaton, Cornwall South, UK is a small, scenic beach break on the southeast Cornwall coast, near the village of Seaton and the mouth of the Seaton River.

Surf characteristics

Type: Predominantly a beach break with sandbars that shift frequently.
Wave quality: Can produce fun, punchy peaks on the right swell, but it’s generally more of a small- to medium-sized wave spot than a consistent heavy break.
Best swell: Works best with south or southeast swells, with some west in the mix depending on sand formation and exposure.
Wind: Typically likes offshore or light north/northeast winds; strong onshore winds can make it messy quickly.
Tide: Often more reliable around mid tide, though the best stage can vary as the sandbanks change.

What it’s like

Crowds: Usually quieter than better-known Cornish surf beaches, though local conditions and holiday periods can increase numbers.
Vibe: Relaxed, local, and fairly low-key.
Hazards: Watch for rips, especially after bigger swells or around the river mouth, and shifting sandbars.

Good for

Beginners to intermediate surfers when the waves are small and clean.
Longboarders and soft-top riders on smaller days.
Surfers wanting a less crowded alternative to more famous nearby breaks.

Overall

Seaton is a changeable but enjoyable Cornish beach break that can offer clean, playful surf when the swell, sand, and wind line up. It’s best approached as a fickle sandbar spot rather than a guaranteed quality wave.