Surf Forecasts:
Godrevy surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Godrevy this week:
The surf forecast for Godrevy over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Godrevy in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Godrevy over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for Godrevy.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The wind’s howling from the WNW through Thursday the 20th, making a mess of things with cross-on conditions and poor surf. Swell is there, but it’s not pretty. We’re looking at a bit of a dry spell for the first few days.
The real pick of the whole run, and the only time I’d really get excited, is Friday morning, the 21st of August. We get a bit of light rain and a light breeze from the east turning it cross-offshore, cleaning things right up. The waves will be around 4 ft from the west with a short 8-second period, but the energy is moderate (245). It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Godrevy that’s fairly consistent, that clean, glassy surface makes it the standout. It’s the only time we get a “good surf” call in the whole 16 days.
After that, it’s a long, frustrating stretch. Saturday the 22nd through to the end of August is a write-off—onshore winds, tiny waves, or a messy cross-chop, all scoring a zero for surf quality. There is a tiny window on the morning of the 25th of August where the wind goes cross-off again, and we get a clean 3 ft wave from the WNW with moderate energy (193), but it’s only rated as “very ordinary.” Hard to get stoked on it.
Looking way out, Tuesday the 1st of September shows some promise. The morning has clean conditions with a cross-off wind from the SSW and a 6 ft swell from the west, period 9 seconds, and strong energy (1116). It’s got a rating of 3, so it’s in the “marginal” zone, but that’s the best we see in the second week. The afternoon jumps up to 7 ft from the WSW with similar wind and energy (794). That’s getting into the zone where it might be a bit much for beginners, but for the more experienced crew, it’s worth keeping an eye on. Keep in mind, though, that far out it’s less certain.
The water temp sits at 64°F with a normal anomaly of 2°F, so it’s about what you’d expect for August.
Overall, it’s a grim outlook for Godrevy. If you are desperate for a paddle, Friday morning the 21st is your only real chance for a clean wave. The rest of the time, the wind is just going to ruin it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 161 | 254 | 363 | 501 | 880 | 653 | 347 | 169 | 86 | 53 | 65 | 34 | 33 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:56PM4.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:50AM2.01m | 10:22PM1.77m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
11 | 29 | 254 | 24 | 36 | 21 | 653 | 347 | 169 | 84 | 38 | 35 | 19 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
— | — | 24 | — | — | — | 33 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 39 | 21 | 25 | 14 | 31 | 32 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | N 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 33 | 38 | 13 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | — | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 9 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | — |
161 | 161 | — | 363 | 501 | 880 | — | 11 | 34 | 86 | 53 | 65 | 34 | 24 | 20 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 162 | 93 | 212 | 284 | 161 | 29 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 255 | 261 | 215 | 14 | 15 | 385 | 249 | 396 | 387 | 15 |
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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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