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Gwithian surf break

Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
10.4° 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 16th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
4
0
0
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0
1
1
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
2.5
SW
2
W
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
4.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.8
W
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)111212111112111413820181616161614131289
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)371645243636194914911206524113066081332401113973525522765597064053224088714331546
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
40
SW
35
SW
20
SSW
10
WNW
40
N
20
NNW
10
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
10
WSW
25
NNW
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
SSE
35
WNW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
off		oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:17PM
4.52
11:47AM
4.49
12:24AM
4.37
12:58PM
4.36
1:35AM
4.39
2:08PM
4.42
2:39AM
4.57
3:06PM
4.62
3:31AM
4.84
3:55PM
4.89
4:16AM
5.16
4:36PM
5.17
4:55AM
5.48
5:13PM
5.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:34AM
1.96
6:10PM
2.00
6:44AM
2.10
7:21PM
2.07
7:59AM
2.05
8:30PM
1.96
9:04AM
1.85
9:27PM
1.73
9:56AM
1.57
10:14PM
1.43
10:39AM
1.26
10:54PM
1.14
11:18AM
0.98
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-8:17--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11-
Sunset--4:42--4:43--4:45--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:51
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Rain (mm)
-2--91--12252222--8-2
Temp. °C121111111088891098889888888
Feels °C (?)43578-1122562202233323
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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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