Godrevy Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.23° N 5.39° W

Godrevy Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Godrevy sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.4° 

Godrevy surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Godrevy surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with 748 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Godrevy this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Godrevy in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Godrevy over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Godrevy’s got brewin’, in good old feet and miles per hour.

It’s a tough start, mates. The first week or so is a total bust. Don’t bother waxin’ up. Swell’s tiny, and the wind’s a constant pain in the neck. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are both messy: WNW swell around 3ft, with a short period of 6 seconds, and a moderate onshore breeze lockin’ in poor conditions. It’s choppy and weak, energy readings are well under 200 (119 to 166), so there’s no grunt to speak of.

Wednesday the 19th through the end of that week doesn’t get any better. Swell builds a bit – Wednesday afternoon hits 6ft and Thursday morning gets to 7ft – but that Westerly and WNW wind stays cross-on and fresh, tearin’ up the surface. Thursday’s got more energy (540 to 696), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. Even Friday the 21st – the only day with a score above zero – is just a marginal call. That morning sees a light NE breeze and a 3ft, 8-second W swell, but it ain’t enough to get excited about.

After that, it flatlines. From Saturday the 22nd right through to the end of the month, we’re talkin’ tiny, weak swells, mostly under 1ft with long periods of 13-14 seconds that just don’t have any power. Combined energy drops to two-digit numbers like 71, 33, or even 29. It’s rare to see a spot like Godrevy go this quiet for this long. A blank run like this is pretty normal for this area when the wind just won’t play ball, so don’t lose all hope.

Then we get a flicker of somethin’ promising way out in the calendar. On Monday the 31st of August, things start to look interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft to 8ft swell from the WNW, with a very long period of 14-15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 3156 and then 2506 – that’s strong wave energy. But here’s the kicker: the wind on Monday morning is a moderate cross-shore, and by Monday afternoon it goes cross-offshore from the South at 22 mph. That cleans it right up. This is the standout window. Godrevy is exposed to the WNW, and this is the optimum direction. The waves will have real shape and power, but with that long period, expect long lulls between sets. It’s not for beginners – that size is expert territory, especially with that period.

Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop back to a weaker, wind-affected 4ft, so that Monday window is your only real shot.

So, to wrap it up: a long, frustrating gap of over a week with no surf worth paddlin’ for. Then one genuine standout – Monday the 31st of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Big, clean, powerful WNW swell, cross-offshore wind, and that Godrevy bank could really show its teeth. Be ready for the long waiting game between sets. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, that’s the only light in the tunnel.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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8
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5
1.3
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6
1.3
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6
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7
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1.9
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2.4
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2.1
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16
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15
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14
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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115
62
134
139
212
261
373
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675
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235
130
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39
102
105
33
31
32
32
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
25
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25
WNW
25
W
25
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35
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30
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25
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25
NNW
10
NNW
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NE
20
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20
NNE
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NNE
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NE
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NNE
25
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High Tide
8:54AM5.95m
9:13PM5.94m
9:32AM5.59m
9:51PM5.46m
10:11AM5.16m
10:33PM4.95m
10:55AM4.73m
11:23PM4.49m
11:54AM4.34m
00:34AM4.14m
1:19PM4.14m
2:09AM4.07m
2:51PM4.25m
3:28AM4.30m
Low Tide
3:10PM0.56m
3:32AM0.76m
3:47PM0.96m
4:08AM1.21m
4:26PM1.41m
4:48AM1.66m
5:13PM1.84m
5:40AM2.06m
6:18PM2.19m
6:57AM2.32m
7:53PM2.32m
8:35AM2.30m
9:23PM2.13m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Godrevy Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Godrevy provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Godrevy can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Godrevy 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 (Godrevy) 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 Godrevy 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.

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