
Surf Forecasts:
Gwithian surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, with a look at what the next few weeks have in store for us.
First up – and this is really the only window worth talking about – we’ve got Friday morning at Gwithian. Right now, it’s looking like the standout, and it’s all about timing. It’s early, but if you can get out there first thing Friday July 3rd, you’ll be rewarded. The swell is a clean 5ft out of the west, with a period of 10 seconds, packing a moderate energy punch at 395. That’s a solid, fun-sized wave. The key is the wind: glassy. Dead calm. That means the surface will be like a mirror. That’s a major positive and will give you some truly clean, lined-up waves. This is the one.
Now, don’t get too excited about the rest of the day. By Friday afternoon, that wind swings onshore, gets up to 12 mph, and it’s game over for quality. The surf gets chopped up and messy real quick.
From there, it’s a grim run. Saturday July 4th through to Sunday July 12th is a write-off. We’re looking at weak, small waves – dropping from 4ft down to 1ft – with onshore and cross-onshore winds ruining any shape. The energy is low, dropping from 296 right down to just 47. It’s a long, boring stretch. For a spot like Gwithian, which is fairly exposed and consistent, a blank run like this is a bit unusual, but forecasts can change.
Jumping ahead to Monday July 13th, the swell makes a return, but it’s a messy one. The morning brings a 7ft swell out of the west-northwest with a longer 12-second period. That’s a lot of water, with the combined energy spiking hard to 1336. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and wind-affected. That size, with that wind, makes it a real handful, probably only for experienced surfers on a good day, but the quality just isn’t there. The afternoon is worse, with the swell dropping and the wind going straight onshore.
The rest of the second week doesn’t offer much hope. There are a few days with moderate offshore winds (around the 9th and 10th of July), but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 2ft. For the 13th onwards, the wind is just too strong and onshore, with swells over 7ft on the 17th and 18th, but the period is a short 7 seconds and it’s cross-onshore. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Just a rough patch all around.
So, bottom line: clear your Friday morning, July 3rd, for Gwithian. Glassy, clean, and some fun chest-high waves. That’s the absolute best on offer. The rest? A washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°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 | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
394 | 354 | 308 | 296 | 240 | 183 | 165 | 132 | 103 | 92 | 90 | 71 | 69 | 46 | 67 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 87 | 92 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04AM5.45m | 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 | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 16 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
394 | 354 | 308 | 296 | 5 | 183 | 165 | 132 | 103 | 92 | 90 | 71 | 69 | 46 | 67 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 87 | 92 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 11 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | N 3 | SW 11 | SW 12 | NNE 3 | S 18 | SE 5 |
1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 19 | S 19 | S 19 | S 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | 240 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 214 | 5 | 45 | 214 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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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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