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Gwithian Surf Forecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 23 Sep 2023 BST
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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 16.1°C (Statistics for 23 Sep 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 14.2 °C)
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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 16.1°C (Statistics for 23 Sep 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 14.2 °C)


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 (Sep 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 23rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
2.3
SW
3
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
WSW
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
2
W
1.7
W
3
SW
2.5
WSW
1.7
WNW
2.2
WNW
3
SW
1.3
WNW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
W
1.3
WSW
1.5
W
1
W
0.9
W
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
2
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)10109816141116141313121110101188912811888991099777899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5803121336344899424228465747511641024937256817571224816682114593145613381334407250177118205283468166127208140199471741783
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
15
SW
30
S
35
SSW
45
S
50
S
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
30
S
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
25
S
55
S
40
W
45
SW
45
WSW
40
W
25
W
15
SW
35
SSE
40
S
45
S
35
W
40
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
E
10
SE
10
S
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:41PM
4.77
11:15AM
4.66
12:00AM
4.46
12:47PM
4.52
1:41AM
4.49
2:23PM
4.80
3:06AM
4.90
3:34PM
5.36
4:06AM
5.46
4:28PM
5.98
4:56AM
6.01
5:15PM
6.51
5:39AM
6.45
5:58PM
6.86
6:20AM
6.71
6:39PM
6.99
7:00AM
6.78
7:19PM
6.88
7:39AM
6.64
7:59PM
6.56
8:17AM
6.31
8:38PM
6.06
8:57AM
5.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:59AM
1.83
5:45PM
1.92
6:32AM
2.04
7:32PM
1.92
8:16AM
1.87
9:03PM
1.52
9:32AM
1.39
10:07PM
0.93
10:28AM
0.81
10:57PM
0.35
11:15AM
0.29
11:42PM
-0.10
11:58AM
-0.10
12:23AM
-0.36
12:39PM
-0.30
1:02AM
-0.39
1:19PM
-0.29
1:40AM
-0.21
1:57PM
-0.08
2:17AM
0.15
2:36PM
0.31
2:55AM
0.65
3:16PM
0.82
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-7:07--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24-
Sunset--7:17--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:08--7:07--7:05--7:02--7:00--6:59--6:55--6:53
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Rain (mm)
---6-21--33--514-11---2--------------
Temp. °C141516171818161717161616151516151615151515171818181515141414131515141616
Feels °C (?)1011101210101312131212101111098781012111112128881113121514121212

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly stormy winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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