Gwithian Surf Break

Gwithian Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.22° N 5.40° W

Issued: 12 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Gwithian sea temperature is
16.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Gwithian surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gwithian surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with W swell.

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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in with the outlook for Gwithian.

Right, let’s be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a grind. We’ve got very little on offer for most of the period, with a real flat spell from Saturday the 4th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 14th. That’s a solid ten days of barely a ripple. The water temp is sittin’ about average for July at 61°, nothin’ unusual there.

Our only real chance for a surf comes on the first day, Friday morning, July 3rd. Gwithian is served up a clean 5ft west swell, with a period of 10 seconds and a moderate wave energy (395). The wind is light and variable from the southwest, which is basically glassy across the break. It’s a beginner-friendly size, so it won't be too hectic, but the crowds are often here, so don't expect it to yourself. Friday afternoon is a write-off though, as the wind shifts onshore.

Now for the long-range punt. Lookin’ way out, the morning of Saturday, July 18th, shows a pulse of 5ft swell from the SSW, but with a short period of 8 seconds, that’s just windswell. The combined energy rockets up to 491, but the wind is a light cross-on from the NNW, so it’ll be bumpy. The afternoon of the 18th pushes up to 8ft from the WSW with a massive combined energy of 992 and a 9-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, but it's still messy windswell with a cross-on breeze. The waves will be fat and roly. That’s expert territory only, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a distant, promising but far from certain prospect.

The only real standout, if you can call it that, is that Friday morning splash. Don’t hold your breath for the second week – forecasts change, but right now it’s a long, blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
394
354
308
250
240
120
162
132
103
94
88
69
51
32
67
86
84
79
59
59
57
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
W
15
W
20
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NW
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
NW
15
NW
10
N
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:22PM5.70m
8:40AM5.40m
8:58PM5.65m
9:18AM5.32m
9:37PM5.55m
9:59AM5.22m
10:20PM5.42m
10:46AM5.11m
11:09PM5.27m
11:40AM5.00m
00:08AM5.13m
12:44PM4.95m
1:16AM5.07m
Low Tide
2:20PM0.92m
2:45AM0.93m
2:56PM0.98m
3:22AM1.00m
3:33PM1.08m
4:01AM1.09m
4:14PM1.21m
4:44AM1.20m
5:01PM1.35m
5:35AM1.31m
5:57PM1.46m
6:34AM1.40m
7:04PM1.51m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:34
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
 mm
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
18
17
19
20
18
20
21
18
20
20
19
22
22
20
24
24
21
Feels °C
15
13
15
15
15
16
18
18
18
18
19
17
18
17
18
20
19
18
23
23
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.8
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
394
354
308
250
5
120
162
132
103
94
88
69
51
32
67
86
84
79
59
59
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
5
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
18
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
1
6
5
5
9
8
8
8
8
7
7
6
11
4
3
5
5
5
6
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
6
4
2
6
7
7
6
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
0.7
WNW
5
0.3
NW
3
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
NW
4
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
N
4
0.2
E
4
Energy kJ
240
20
2
15
10
1
4
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
214
5
31
214
212
14
28
13
5
5
5
14
14
13
13
14
26
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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.

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