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Gwithian Surf Forecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

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 Saturday (Sep 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 24) at 4PM.
Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 23rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 25th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 25th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days.
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wed 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 580 | 312 | 133 | 634 | 4899 | 4242 | 2846 | 5747 | 5116 | 4102 | 4937 | 2568 | 1757 | 1224 | 816 | 682 | 1145 | 931 | 456 | 1338 | 1334 | 407 | 250 | 177 | 118 | 205 | 283 | 468 | 166 | 127 | 208 | 140 | 199 | 471 | 741 | 783 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:41PM 4.77 | 11:15AM 4.66 | 12:00AM 4.46 | 12:47PM 4.52 | 1:41AM 4.49 | 2:23PM 4.80 | 3:06AM 4.90 | 3:34PM 5.36 | 4:06AM 5.46 | 4:28PM 5.98 | 4:56AM 6.01 | 5:15PM 6.51 | 5:39AM 6.45 | 5:58PM 6.86 | 6:20AM 6.71 | 6:39PM 6.99 | 7:00AM 6.78 | 7:19PM 6.88 | 7:39AM 6.64 | 7:59PM 6.56 | 8:17AM 6.31 | 8:38PM 6.06 | 8:57AM 5.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:59AM 1.83 | 5:45PM 1.92 | 6:32AM 2.04 | 7:32PM 1.92 | 8:16AM 1.87 | 9:03PM 1.52 | 9:32AM 1.39 | 10:07PM 0.93 | 10:28AM 0.81 | 10:57PM 0.35 | 11:15AM 0.29 | 11:42PM -0.10 | 11:58AM -0.10 | 12:23AM -0.36 | 12:39PM -0.30 | 1:02AM -0.39 | 1:19PM -0.29 | 1:40AM -0.21 | 1:57PM -0.08 | 2:17AM 0.15 | 2:36PM 0.31 | 2:55AM 0.65 | 3:16PM 0.82 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wed 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:53 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 6 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | 5 | 14 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly stormy winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.