Gwithian Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a real dry spell for the first week, with no decent surf on offer until well into the second week. The first few days are just a write-off: poor quality, messy wind, and tiny waves. From the 5th through to the 11th, it’s a sad story of onshore slop or flat, weak conditions. You’d be better off waxing your board for a long wait.

We finally get a pulse of life around the 12th, but it’s still not clean. The real standout, the only window worth circling on the calendar, is Saturday the 16th of August. That morning, Gwithian will see a solid 7 ft of swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy will be pumping at 544, so there’s some serious power behind it. However, the wind is cross-onshore from the northwest at 16 mph, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and choppy. This is big, strong stuff – over 8 ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand for this one. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°.

The following day, Sunday the 17th, shows some promise too but it’s a step down in size. The morning brings a 4 ft west swell with a 9-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the south-southeast at 19 mph. The energy is moderate at 257. It’s a much more manageable size, and the clean wind should make for some fun, lined-up waves. This is probably the best bet for the intermediate surfer during this whole outlook.

So, there you have it. A long, quiet stretch, then a big, powerful weekend. If you’re an expert, the 16th is your day. For everyone else, the 17th morning is where it’s at.

Rusty.

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