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Gunwalloe Surf Forecast
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Gunwalloe surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Gunwalloe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gunwalloe sea temperature is
10.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gunwalloe this week:
The surf forecast for Gunwalloe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gunwalloe in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gunwalloe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, near gales from the NW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 436 | 404 | 292 | 392 | 416 | 311 | 188 | 344 | 5676 | 5074 | 4369 | 2233 | 1013 | 702 | 416 | 329 | 418 | 1433 | 1299 | 1018 | 878 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:56PM 4.94 | 7:17AM 4.85 | 7:38PM 4.70 | 8:02AM 4.48 | 8:26PM 4.35 | 8:56AM 4.04 | 9:26PM 3.96 | 10:09AM 3.64 | 10:52PM 3.67 | 11:50AM 3.44 | 12:33AM 3.66 | 1:23PM 3.56 | 1:51AM 3.89 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:24PM -0.03 | 1:44AM 0.07 | 2:06PM 0.25 | 2:30AM 0.36 | 2:53PM 0.62 | 3:22AM 0.73 | 3:48PM 1.01 | 4:26AM 1.08 | 4:58PM 1.32 | 5:50AM 1.29 | 6:29PM 1.43 | 7:24AM 1.22 | 7:56PM 1.25 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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Information about the Gunwalloe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gunwalloe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gunwalloe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gunwalloe 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 (Gunwalloe) 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 Gunwalloe 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.
Gunwalloe is 14 km (9 miles) from The Lizard. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in The Lizard. The Lizard has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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