Gwithian surf break

Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 14 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 16 days are 3.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 16th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 16th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 16th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
4
!
5
4
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
1.4
W
2.1
W
1.3
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
WSW
2.4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)13126221817161413131715141313121211111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1273565355164387706834378423383139182564964204163366942419810763375987
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
30
SSW
30
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
35
SW
35
SSW
35
S
35
S
15
SSE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
15
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:41AM
4.55
3:08PM
4.65
3:27AM
5.07
3:49PM
5.16
4:05AM
5.60
4:25PM
5.65
4:40AM
6.08
4:59PM
6.08
5:15AM
6.47
5:34PM
6.41
5:50AM
6.70
6:09PM
6.58
6:27AM
6.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:08AM
1.77
9:25PM
1.59
9:51AM
1.25
10:05PM
1.09
10:28AM
0.75
10:40PM
0.63
11:02AM
0.32
11:15PM
0.25
11:36AM
0.01
11:50PM
-0.01
12:11PM
-0.15
12:26AM
-0.11
12:46PM
-0.13
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:22-
Sunset--6:24--6:27--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:32--6:35
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-2-------------------
Temp. °C9119910109121210131311121311910868
Feels °C (?)4521223556886676343-20
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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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