Gwithian Surf Break

Gwithian Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.22° N 5.40° W

Issued: 12 am 04 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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 296 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 4th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Right then, folks. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Gwithian region over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—it’s going to be a long, quiet stretch, so don’t go getting your hopes up too early.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’re looking at a big gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days from Saturday the 4th right through to Tuesday the 8th are just poor surf conditions with small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind. There’s a real gap of about a week with no recommendations. The only flicker of anything remotely surfable shows up on Wednesday the 9th, but it’s hardly a standout.

For the morning of Thursday the 9th, we get a bit of a reprieve. The wind turns light and cross-offshore from the ENE, giving us clean conditions. The swell is a weak 2 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s clean, but it’s small and weak. Not exactly going to set the world on fire, but if you’re desperate for a splash, it’s the best on offer. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it’s safe for learning, but don’t expect any power.

Then we’re back into poor conditions, with stronger winds and messy seas. The period of the 11th and 12th sees a spike in swell height to 5 ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making for a choppy mess. That combined energy gets up to 305 (moderate wave energy) on the morning of the 11th, but the quality is still rated as poor. It’s not worth it.

The second week is even more bleak. From the 13th to the 19th, everything is poor. There’s a moment on the 14th where the combined energy hits 552 (moderate wave energy) with a 4 ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it lumpy. No thanks. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

In short, if you’re a surfer, keep your board in the car for a while. The only half-decent window is Thursday the 9th morning for a clean, tiny knee-slapper at Gwithian. Everything else is best left for the kite surfers, especially that windy, messy stretch around the 11th–12th. The setup here looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
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
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
296
240
149
162
132
103
96
90
69
71
49
83
85
81
83
88
88
81
106
76
49
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
10
N
10
NE
10
N
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
40
ESE
30
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
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
1:55PM5.02m
2:29AM5.15m
Low Tide
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
7:43AM1.41m
8:18PM1.43m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
 mm
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
19
19
18
21
21
19
22
21
19
24
24
22
27
27
23
24
25
19
Feels °C
15
14
15
17
17
18
19
19
19
20
19
18
23
22
20
25
24
21
19
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.9
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
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
Energy kJ
296
5
149
162
132
103
96
90
69
71
49
83
85
81
83
88
88
81
106
76
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
W
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
5
9
8
8
8
8
7
7
2
20
7
7
5
5
5
3
6
12
11
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
6
6
7
2
7
6
6
12
2
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
5
1.1
W
10
0.6
NW
5
0.3
NNE
2
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
ESE
5
0.6
N
4
Energy kJ
18
240
18
1
1
11
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
28
214
5
14
28
5
5
5
5
14
28
13
0
13
0
0
0
0
210
24
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
9
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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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