Gwithian Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Gwithian for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough run to start. The forecast is giving us a real mixed bag, and the first decent look doesn't roll around until Tuesday the 28th. For a spot like Gwithian, a stretch like this isn’t unheard of, but it doesn't make the wait any easier. The wait is the name of the game right now.

There’s a bit of energy early on, but the wind is a total buzzkill. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see the swell picking up – Sunday morning even hitting 6.6ft from the WNW (moderate wave energy at 410), but those fresh onshore and cross-onshore winds from the NW are just ruining it. It's lumpy, choppy, and a mess. That 6.6ft swell is in the range where it gets more interesting for the kite crowd than for paddle surfing in those conditions.

Monday the 27th is slightly cleaner, but the swell is fading fast. We’re looking at small, weak waves with little energy.

Your best bet on the radar is Tuesday the 28th. It’s not pumping, but it’s clean. The morning has a light SE cross-offshore breeze cleaning up 2.3ft waves from the WNW with a 9-second period. The energy is weak (86), but the conditions are surfable. The afternoon is even better – a glassy session with an ENE breeze and almost no wind. That 2.3ft swell will be tiny, but it will be the cleanest, most user-friendly wave you'll see in this window. For a beginner-friendly break that’s consistent, it’s your window. Keep in mind it’s a fairly exposed spot, and crowds are possible on a glassy day like that. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

After that, it’s a slog again. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are small and choppy. Friday the 31st has a pulse of SSW swell hitting 6.6ft in the afternoon (strong energy at 407) and clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE, but it’s flagged as marginal – likely tide-dependent. Worth a look if you can work the banks, but don't get your hopes up too high.

The first week of August isn't promising until a big spike shows up on Wednesday the 5th. The morning session sees a solid 8.2ft W swell (very strong energy at 1145) with clean cross-offshore wind from the NE. That’s a big, expert-level wave at that size, but the wind will be clean. The afternoon gets messy and oversize again at 9.8ft. That Wednesday morning window is the definite standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising prospect rather than a sure thing. Wind and timing could shift.

So, to wrap it up: ride the glassy small stuff on Tuesday the 28th, and keep your eye on that Friday the 31st afternoon and Wednesday the 5th morning for something bigger and cleaner.

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