Gwithian Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Cornwall North)
Photo credit: Laurence Couch
Surf Break: Gwithian
| Name: | Gwithian |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Gwithian in North Cornwall is a reasonably exposed beach break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Often Crowded. Watch out for rips / crowds.
Overall Gwithian 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 Gwithian surf quality by season and Gwithian surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Gwithian |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Gwithian:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Godrevy | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Hayle | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Carbis Bay | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Hawkes Point | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | The Breakwater-St Ives | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Gwithian: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 32 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 96 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 113 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 149 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 224 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Gwithian: |
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| Closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 46 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 46 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 55 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Gwithian: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 309 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 337 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 337 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 337 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 344 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Gwithian: |
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| Closest city location | Hayle (United Kingdom) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Camborne (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | St Ives (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Penzance (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Porthleven (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Gwithian is St Mawgan (Newquai) Airport (NQY) in England, 38 km (24 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Gwithian is Plymouth Airport (PLH), also in England, 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Third is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 152 km (94 miles) away.
- Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales is 180 km (112 miles) away.
- Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales is the fifth nearest airport to Gwithian and is 195 km (121 miles) away.
