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Gwithian Surf Forecast
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Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 BST
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 Thursday (Jul 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 1AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days.
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1962 | 2335 | 377 | 301 | 265 | 317 | 276 | 311 | 262 | 252 | 220 | 133 | 105 | 444 | 831 | 697 | 724 | 245 | 393 | 353 | 482 | 686 | 1586 | 2548 | 2380 | 1174 | 688 | 753 | 808 | 1226 | 1672 | 1086 | 899 | 721 | 373 | 523 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:17PM 6.01 | 9:41AM 5.63 | 10:02PM 5.84 | 10:29AM 5.46 | 10:53PM 5.59 | 11:23AM 5.25 | 11:51PM 5.32 | 12:27PM 5.07 | 1:00AM 5.10 | 1:39PM 5.00 | 2:16AM 5.04 | 2:53PM 5.10 | 3:28AM 5.15 | 4:00PM 5.35 | 4:32AM 5.38 | 4:58PM 5.66 | 5:26AM 5.62 | 5:49PM 5.96 | 6:14AM 5.82 | 6:35PM 6.17 | 6:58AM 5.93 | 7:17PM 6.27 | 7:39AM 5.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:43AM 0.67 | 3:57PM 0.83 | 4:28AM 0.83 | 4:46PM 1.02 | 5:19AM 1.05 | 5:42PM 1.24 | 6:19AM 1.28 | 6:49PM 1.42 | 7:29AM 1.43 | 8:07PM 1.47 | 8:46AM 1.43 | 9:24PM 1.33 | 9:58AM 1.27 | 10:33PM 1.06 | 10:59AM 1.00 | 11:31PM 0.76 | 11:51AM 0.74 | 12:20AM 0.51 | 12:37PM 0.54 | 1:05AM 0.36 | 1:19PM 0.43 | 1:45AM 0.33 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 |
| Sunset | 9:25 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The wind is still cross-on at Gwithian (moderate winds from the WSW at Culdrose Airport 18 km from Gwithian). A 2.4m swell from the WNW
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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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