Godrevy Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's get this straight from the start: the next couple of weeks are not looking good for a paddle at Godrevy. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions ahead, so don’t get your hopes up.

The first proper surfable day shows up on the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. We’re looking at a clean little 1-foot wave from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a modest 155, so it’s not got much punch. The wind is light and offshore, so the surface will be clean, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. Crowds are something to think about here – this spot is often busy, so you’ll likely have company even for this small stuff.

That afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the NW, and the surf goes back to junk. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are write-offs with onshore wind and poor conditions, even though the swell energy picks up a bit. The morning of Saturday, August 15th is worth a mention – we get a glassy 3-foot wave from the west, period 8 seconds. The energy is low at 80, but with no wind, it’s the cleanest window we’ve seen. It’s still just surfable, not great.

From Sunday, August 16th onward, things get bigger but uglier. The swell builds to 5 to 6 feet, with a short period of 7 seconds and strong cross-onshore winds. The water’s going to be choppy and messy. By the 17th and 18th, we’re seeing 6-foot swells, but the period is still short and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy gets into the 300s and 400s, but it’s all for show – the conditions are poor.

The 19th and 20th of August are more of the same: onshore winds, short period swell, and poor surf. The morning of August 21st is a real eye-opener. An 11-foot swell from the WSW with a 9-second period hits, and the combined energy is a massive 1338, but it’s accompanied by a strong 25 mph cross-wind. That’s not for paddle surfing – that’s kite territory, mate. It’s messy, dangerous, and the conditions are absolutely poor. The afternoon is even bigger at 2826 energy, but with the same strong cross-wind.

August 22nd sees the swell drop back to about 6 feet, but the wind is still a strong cross-onshore. It’s messy and not worth getting excited about.

So, the only real standout in this whole period is the glassy morning of Saturday, August 15th. It’s clean, small, and ordinary, but it’s the best on offer. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy. Don’t hold your breath for the second week – it’s all pretty grim.

Rusty.

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