Gwithian surf break

Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 16 Feb 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
10.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 21st Feb)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
3
1
0
0
4
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4
0
0
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0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
4.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.5
W
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.1
WSW
3
WSW
4
W
3
W
4.5
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)14141313121111121413121182018171614141315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10267790635662209628101179298079564620191293613631124659701117567214765300929725646
Wind
(km/h)
45
WNW
35
WNW
15
E
30
ESE
45
ESE
50
ESE
50
E
15
ENE
30
N
20
NNE
10
SSE
30
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
5.53
5:10AM
5.94
5:28PM
5.88
5:44AM
6.27
6:01PM
6.14
6:17AM
6.50
6:35PM
6.30
6:52AM
6.57
7:10PM
6.32
7:28AM
6.49
7:47PM
6.19
8:07AM
6.24
8:27PM
5.93
8:50AM
5.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11PM
0.73
11:33AM
0.51
11:44PM
0.42
12:06PM
0.24
12:17AM
0.20
12:39PM
0.08
12:51AM
0.11
1:12PM
0.06
1:25AM
0.15
1:47PM
0.20
2:02AM
0.34
2:25PM
0.48
2:42AM
0.65
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18
Sunset5:39--5:42--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:50--
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Rain (mm)
-1-7911133------1------
Temp. °C9966679965910111112111110101111
Feels °C (?)-101-1-5-446-1-153457553457
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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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