Gwithian surf break

Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 27 Feb 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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Mar 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 3rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 3rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 2nd Mar)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
1.3
W
3
W
3
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.5
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)91716141312111112111213131211111312121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)626998435531922941285416331985205616251652232316175652891465824974969651053
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
30
NW
20
WNW
25
SSW
35
SW
40
SSW
45
SSW
50
S
10
W
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
20
SSE
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29AM
4.96
3:06PM
5.02
3:32AM
5.45
4:00PM
5.46
4:20AM
5.92
4:44PM
5.85
5:02AM
6.28
5:23PM
6.14
5:39AM
6.49
5:58PM
6.28
6:14AM
6.54
6:32PM
6.29
6:48AM
6.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.69
9:09AM
1.35
9:34PM
1.25
10:05AM
0.87
10:23PM
0.79
10:50AM
0.46
11:05PM
0.43
11:29AM
0.18
11:42PM
0.19
12:04PM
0.05
12:16AM
0.11
12:36PM
0.07
12:48AM
0.16
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:54
Sunset5:59--6:00--6:01--6:04--6:05--6:07--6:08--
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
43--7--264----------3
Temp. °C10989111111119781112111111101212119
Feels °C (?)622243227338975546667
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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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