Bossiney Haven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: we’ve got a long stretch of near-flat, wind-affected conditions ahead. There’s no surf on offer for the first several days, and the forecast is a grim one for Bossiney Haven. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when there’s nothing to ride.

We’re looking at a gap of about a week before anything even remotely interesting shows up. From Monday the 20th of July right through to Saturday the 25th, it’s just tiny, short-period slop and onshore junk. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper, with values like 16 (Monday morning) or 14 (Thursday afternoon). That’s basically flat. Even the glassy moments on Monday morning (1 ft from the NNW, 4 seconds) and Thursday morning (2 ft from the NNW, 5 seconds) are let down by total lack of push. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.”

The first day that might get you out of bed is Sunday the 26th of July. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NW, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 162 (Sunday morning) and 216 (Sunday afternoon) – that’s moderate wave energy. But here’s the kicker: the wind is onshore from the N at 25 km/h in the morning, and cross-onshore from the NW at 25 km/h in the afternoon, making it choppy. It’s a messy, raw swell, and for a sheltered spot like Bossiney Haven, it’s not going to be clean. The size is manageable for a beginner, but the wind is a dealbreaker.

Monday the 27th of July is probably your best bet in the whole 16-day window, and that’s saying something. The morning brings a 3 ft swell from the W with an 8-second period. The combined energy is 94 – still weak, but it’s the most aligned we get. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the W at 15 km/h, with only slight cross-chop. It’s not going to be a world-class day, but it’s the closest to clean we’ll see. The swell direction (W) matches the optimum for the break, and the period is long enough to offer a bit of shape. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect much power. Selfishly, this is the one I’d paddle out for.

After Monday the 27th, the surf fades back into the doldrums. The rest of the week is a mix of tiny, onshore waves and moderate cross-onshore winds. The combined energy drops back into the 20s and 30s, and the swell rarely hits 3 ft again. Tuesday the 28th is a mess of choppy 2 ft, and by the time we get to the 30th of July, we’re looking at 1 ft from the WNW with a 9-second period but 25 km/h cross-onshore winds. The final week is a write-off – tiny, weak, and windblown.

So, to sum it up: the only standout is the morning of Monday the 27th of July. It’s the best compromise of swell size, direction, and lighter wind. If you’re a beginner, that’s your window. For everyone else, this is a long, quiet stretch. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game. Keep an eye on the sky, but don’t leave your board in the car.

Rusty.

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