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Gwithian Surf Forecast
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Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Gwithian surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gwithian sea temperature is
10.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gwithian this week:
The surf forecast for Gwithian over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1594 | 3242 | 2498 | 1530 | 1090 | 10849 | 6868 | 2951 | 1046 | 372 | 224 | 264 | 13560 | 9067 | 9474 | 5316 | 2946 | 1268 | 1280 | 1427 | 2904 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | glass | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:02PM 6.21 | 7:18AM 6.20 | 7:33PM 6.11 | 7:49AM 5.99 | 8:04PM 5.89 | 8:21AM 5.68 | 8:36PM 5.59 | 8:54AM 5.30 | 9:10PM 5.21 | 9:30AM 4.88 | 9:49PM 4.81 | 10:13AM 4.47 | 10:40PM 4.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:04PM 0.26 | 1:18AM 0.31 | 1:33PM 0.39 | 1:48AM 0.45 | 2:02PM 0.62 | 2:18AM 0.70 | 2:31PM 0.92 | 2:50AM 1.03 | 3:03PM 1.28 | 3:25AM 1.41 | 3:39PM 1.66 | 4:08AM 1.81 | 4:27PM 2.03 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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Information about the Gwithian Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gwithian provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gwithian can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gwithian 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 (Gwithian) 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 Gwithian 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.
Gwithian is 6 km (4 miles) from Camborne. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camborne. Camborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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