Godrevy Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Godrevy’s got on the cards over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tricky one.

The first thing you need to know is that for the opening days, there’s very little to get excited about. The swell is present but the wind is a complete mess. From Saturday 29 August right through to the end of the first week, we’ve got a lot of strong cross-onshore and cross-shore winds, which is just going to churn the place up. The water sits at about 64°F with a 2°F anomaly – that’s a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, which is a nice little bonus if you’re in a wetsuit, but it won’t fix the blown-out conditions.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday 1 September morning. The swell drops right down to 4ft from the W with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is weak (203). It’s marginal, but the wind is a gentle cross-shore from the WSW. Not great, not terrible. If you’re desperate, you could get a few knee-high wobblers, but don’t drive any distance for it.

The one standout in this whole 16-day window is Sunday 6 September. That morning, a clean offshore breeze from the SE kicks in at 19 mph, with a 4ft swell from the west at 8 seconds. The combined energy is still low (224), but that offshore wind is the key. It’ll be clean and glassy, and for a beginner-friendly spot like Godrevy, that’s a huge win. The crowds are listed as ‘often’, so expect company, but with that light offshore, it’ll be a proper session. Be aware the period is short, so the waves will be a bit crumbly, but for a mellow longboard or funboard day, this is the best on offer.

The second week does have some bigger surf, but it’s all wind-affected. Thursday 10 September sees a long-period groundswell (14 seconds) roll in from the W, with a clean cross-offshore SSE wind in the morning. The swell is only 4ft, but the energy is moderate (811). That long period means the waves will have some shape and power, but also longer lulls between sets. It’s a marginal call, but if you time the tide right, it could be a decent session.

Late in the second week, around Friday 11 September and Saturday 12 September, we get a massive pulse of energy. Combined energy rockets up to 1624 and then 3583 – that’s strong to very strong energy. The swell hits 8ft to 12ft from the W with a 12-second period. That’s big, powerful, and for a beach break, it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. The winds are cross-shore and cross-on, so it’s messy and lumpy. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, with that wind, it’s more interesting for the kite surfers than a paddle surfer. The setup looks more like a kite session than a clean wave ride.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off until the clean offshore on Sunday 6 September – that’s your best bet. The second week has a few promising windows, but the big swell is too wind-affected. If you’re patient, you’ll find a few fun ones, but don’t expect a classic run.

Rusty.

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