Gwithian Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a flat, frustrating picture for Gwithian. We’ve got a real run of poor surf conditions stretching out, with only a few small windows of clean but tiny waves. The water’s running at about 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need the thickest rubber just yet.

The first few days are a write-off for any proper surfing. Monday afternoon kicks off with a weak 3ft of WSW swell, but it’s coming in at a short 8 seconds and an onshore cross wind is making it messy. The energy is weak, sitting at 80, so there’s nothing doing. Tuesday isn't any better, with the swell picking up slightly to 4ft from the SW, but the cross-shore wind and chop are ruining any chance of a clean face. It’s a bit of a chore just to be out there.

The middle of the week sees a bump in size, with Wednesday morning pushing 6ft from the W, but it’s all onshore and messy. The period is still short at 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 380, but it’s not going to be any fun. It looks like more of a washing machine than a surfable wave. The wind stays fresh and onshore, keeping things lumpy and ugly. This is going to be a struggle, and honestly, for anyone looking for a wave to ride, this is a pass.

We finally get a bit of a breather on Friday morning. The swell drops right away to a tiny 1ft from the W, but the wind goes glassy. It’s clean, but there’s just no power in the water. The energy is a very weak 27. You might get a knee-high ripple if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth the paddle. The weekend isn’t much better, with tiny 1ft to 2ft swells and a mix of light cross-offshore breezes. It’s clean, but still basically flat. There’s no push, no power, no real wave to speak of.

Heading into the second week, the pattern holds. Monday and Tuesday are small and clean, but soon the winds start to swing onshore again. By mid-week, a new swell tries to fill in from the WSW, but it’s not looking good. It’s still short-period, and the wind is up, making it messy. The energy does pick up through the week, from around 115 on Thursday morning to a more significant 350 by Saturday morning. That Saturday morning sees 6ft from the W and a fresh cross-onshore wind, which will be lumpy. This is more of a hint of something, but it’s not coming together.

The final couple of days see the surf drop back down, with the wind going light and variable, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. It’s all a bit of a tease.

So, the long and short of it is, there are no standout days here. We’ve got a long gap of poor, unsurfable conditions that runs right through the first week. The surf quality is just not there. For the hardcore guys, maybe Saturday the 15th offers the most size, with that 6ft of W swell, but the onshore wind will have it blown out and lumpy. It’s not going to be pretty. For the rest of us, it looks like a good time to get the kite out, or just enjoy a beach day. The setup here is just not offering anything for the paddle surfer.

It’s a tough one to call, but the forecasts can always change. Don’t write the whole month off just yet, but don’t hold your breath either. This is Rusty, signing off.

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