Gwithian surf break

Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 08 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
10.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gwithian this week:

The surf forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 8.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 14th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 14th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.9
W
3
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
4
WSW
5
W
5
W
5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
4.5
W
7
W
8
W
Period(s) (?)12121211111314141514131312131415148111519
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1190805604465317122835715068739043172840551671678972956779965511181844702219342092
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
5
SW
15
WSW
10
W
20
SSW
35
SSW
40
WSW
30
NW
25
W
35
SW
40
SSW
50
SW
40
W
35
W
45
NW
45
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
40
WNW
45
W
55
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crossoncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:25AM
5.37
8:41PM
5.17
9:01AM
4.90
9:19PM
4.73
9:44AM
4.43
10:12PM
4.30
10:51AM
4.04
11:39PM
4.02
12:40PM
3.92
1:30AM
4.13
2:13PM
4.19
2:41AM
4.55
3:08PM
4.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:20AM
1.00
2:36PM
1.25
2:54AM
1.42
3:10PM
1.68
3:35AM
1.86
3:57PM
2.10
4:36AM
2.25
5:15PM
2.42
6:21AM
2.44
7:11PM
2.42
8:06AM
2.22
8:33PM
2.07
9:08AM
1.77
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:48--6:47--6:45--6:43--6:39--6:37--6:35-
Sunset--6:15--6:16--6:19--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24
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light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
2----13-----821----12
Temp. °C101111910101199101112126881091187
Feels °C (?)7976334222321-3-3-3324-3-6
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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 12 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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