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Gansey Surf Forecast
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Gansey surfForecast / Isle of Man / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Gansey surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gansey sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gansey this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gansey in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansey over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 3 | ESE 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | |
36 | 20 | 37 | 49 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:55PM4.40m | 5:18AM4.46m | 6:17PM4.17m | 6:41AM4.33m | 7:44PM4.15m | 8:03AM4.39m | 8:57PM4.29m | 9:10AM4.56m | 9:52PM4.48m | 10:02AM4.74m | 10:35PM4.62m | 10:45AM4.85m | 11:11PM4.73m | 11:22AM4.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:00PM1.38m | 11:48AM1.07m | 00:22AM1.59m | 1:15PM1.12m | 1:49AM1.56m | 2:34PM0.98m | 3:00AM1.36m | 3:34PM0.78m | 3:53AM1.11m | 4:20PM0.63m | 4:35AM0.91m | 4:58PM0.55m | 5:12AM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 |
 | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | 8:47 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 9 |
8 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | E 3 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 7 | NNW 3 | ESE 3 | NNW 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — |
 kJ | 3 | 20 | 37 | 49 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 6 | — | SSW 11 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | E 3 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | E 2 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 4 |
| kJ | 36 | 13 | 19 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 90 | 90 | 140 | 95 | 90 | 140 | 141 | 237 | 241 | 237 | 237 | 237 | 237 | 217 | 217 | 165 | 163 | 204 | 163 | 163 |
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Information about the Gansey Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gansey provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gansey can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gansey surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gansey) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gansey may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Gansey is 6 km (4 miles) from Ronaldsway. If you plan a holiday in Isle of Man, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ronaldsway. Ronaldsway has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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