Godrevy Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of small, weak, and often messy surf. The only surf spot on the radar is Godrevy, but even for a beginner-friendly spot it’s going to be a grind.

We’re talking about a 16-day run starting from Wednesday, July 29th, and honestly, there’s a lot of dead air in there. The first recommendation is on Wednesday morning, but it’s a real struggle. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year at 65°, which is nice, but that’s about the only highlight.

The first record shows a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wave energy is weak (72), and it’s a cross-onshore wind. That’s a recipe for poor surf conditions. This same story repeats through the end of July and into the start of August. We see a few days, like Thursday the 30th, with a bit more size at 3ft, but the period drops to a horrendous 5 seconds, with onshore wind. It’s just bumpy, weak, and unrideable.

There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The middle of the first week is a write-off. Then, on Sunday, August 2nd, we get a clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s clean, but so small it’s barely a ripple. That’s the closest we get to a silver lining in the first week.

The second week doesn’t offer much more. From August 5th onward, we’re looking at fresh winds, more rain showers, and the swell stays tiny. The wave energy dies off completely, with some afternoons dropping to a combined energy of 14.

The only real standout – and I use the term loosely – is the afternoon of Saturday, August 8th. We get a 3ft swell from the WSW, with an 8-second period. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SSW, which will clean things up. The wave energy jumps to 142 (moderate). For Godrevy, that’s about as good as it gets in this window. It’s still small, but it’s the most promising. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum WNW exposure. The water is a touch warmer than normal and the crowds are often there, so expect company.

Any other day, you’re looking at onshore winds, short-period chop, or just plain flatness. If you’re a beginner, this is a tough stretch. The only rideable day is the 8th, and it’s still small. For the rest, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you’re into that.

Stay patient, folks. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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