Gwenvor Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Cornwall North)
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Surf Break: Gwenvor
| Name: | Gwenvor |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Gwenvor in North Cornwall is an exposed point break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the east. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the west. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Gwenvor Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Gwenvor surf quality by season and Gwenvor surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Gwenvor |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Gwenvor:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Sennen Cove | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Priests Cove | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Nanjizal | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Porthcurno | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Newlyn Harbour Wall | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Gwenvor: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 18 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 108 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 125 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 162 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 220 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Gwenvor: |
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| Closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 70 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Gwenvor: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 322 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 351 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 351 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 351 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 357 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Gwenvor: |
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| Closest city location | Saint Just (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Penzance (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | St Ives (United Kingdom) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hayle (United Kingdom) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Porthleven (United Kingdom) | 17 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Gwenvor is St Mawgan (Newquai) Airport (NQY) in England, which is 63 km (39 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Gwenvor is Plymouth Airport (PLH), also in England, 119 km (74 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Exeter Airport (EXT), also in England, 177 km (110 miles) away.
