Surf Forecasts:
Gwithian surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N swell.
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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: looking at Gwithian over the next 16 days, it’s a tough watch. The numbers show a long, long stretch of nothing really worth paddling out for. We’re talking from now, the 13th of July, all the way through to the 24th of July, where the surf is just flat or blown out – that’s near enough two weeks of waiting.
The first sign of any life doesn’t show up until the 25th of July. Even then, it’s not a classic. Saturday morning, the 25th, we’ve got a 3ft swell from the west, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is blowing offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. That’s clean, gentle stuff. The wave energy is moderate (146), but it’s small. It’s surfable, but just ordinary. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 63°F.
The one standout, if you can call it that, is the Friday afternoon on the 24th of July. We get a bump in size to 5ft from the west, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 286, which is a moderate kick. But the wind is cross-onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, making it choppy. It’s a bigger swell, but it’s not clean. For a beginner spot like this, anything over 5ft can be a handful, and with the chop, it’s not the best.
Honestly, Gwithian is a consistent spot usually, so this blank run is a bit of a surprise. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s no real hero day. The size and the wind just don’t line up. If you’re desperate, Saturday the 25th morning is your best bet for a clean, small wave on a longboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | SSW 13 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | N 4 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 37 | 74 | 74 | 47 | 37 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 33 | 21 | 16 | 55 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:07PM5.95m | 5:36AM5.95m | 6:00PM6.28m | 6:27AM6.15m | 6:49PM6.51m | 7:15AM6.24m | 7:36PM6.59m | 8:00AM6.19m | 8:21PM6.50m | 8:45AM6.02m | 9:06PM6.25m | 9:29AM5.75m | 9:50PM5.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05AM0.74m | 11:37PM0.49m | 12:00PM0.45m | 00:30AM0.21m | 12:49PM0.24m | 1:19AM0.05m | 1:36PM0.15m | 2:06AM0.04m | 2:21PM0.20m | 2:50AM0.18m | 3:04PM0.39m | 3:34AM0.46m | 3:48PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | W 9 | SE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 6 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 94 | 54 | 74 | 47 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SE 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 8 | SSW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 37 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SW 12 | SW 5 | SW 19 | W 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 37 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | E 6 | — | N 5 | N 5 | E 5 | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 75 | 74 | 310 | 311 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 38 | — | 13 | 55 | 20 | 11 | 12 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 294 | 245 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 245 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 94 | 275 | 294 | 391 | 597 | 401 | 519 | 571 | 671 | 410 |
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