Gwenvor surf break

Gwenvor surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

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Gwenvor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gwenvor sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gwenvor this week:

The surf forecast for Gwenvor over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwenvor in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 19th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 19th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 15th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwenvor over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
3
SW
5
WSW
6
W
5.5
W
4.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.4
WNW
1.8
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)1181113131312111191013111110101010998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55110965713114431044560332846172599116403013443825481908838363640319199208330
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
60
SW
55
W
60
W
55
W
40
W
30
W
30
WSW
40
SSW
45
SW
40
SW
40
SSW
10
SW
35
SW
20
WSW
10
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SSE
25
S
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononononononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
4.56
10:36PM
4.24
11:12AM
4.14
12:02AM
3.88
12:49PM
3.97
1:44AM
3.86
2:20PM
4.14
3:00AM
4.11
3:24PM
4.47
3:53AM
4.44
4:11PM
4.82
4:34AM
4.76
4:51PM
5.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:44PM
1.15
5:16AM
1.43
6:04PM
1.48
6:45AM
1.66
7:41PM
1.53
8:19AM
1.57
9:05PM
1.30
9:31AM
1.27
10:05PM
0.96
10:23AM
0.94
10:50PM
0.66
11:04AM
0.65
11:27PM
0.43
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:03--7:05--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:35--7:32--7:30--7:28--7:25-
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
52------1-221------1-
Temp. °C181716151515151516171717161715161717181817
Feels °C (?)12765579107101112151311131415161513
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Gwenvor (strong winds from the SSE at SHIP1075 29 km from Gwenvor). A 1.5m groundswell from the W

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50 km/h
SSE
0.0
16.0
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Gwenvor Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gwenvor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gwenvor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gwenvor 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 (Gwenvor) 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 Gwenvor 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Gwenvor, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 30 km (19 miles) away, The Lizard, Penryn and Falmouth.

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