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Gwithian Surf Forecast
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Gwithian surf Forecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
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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 (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 107 | 94 | 64 | 59 | 54 | 265 | 893 | 917 | 404 | 817 | 660 | 1186 | 1520 | 2423 | 1492 | 1107 | 740 | 415 | 831 | 266 | 152 | 90 | 55 | 106 | 103 | 78 | 78 | 57 | 66 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 21 | 130 | 290 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 6.30 | 8:00AM 5.96 | 8:19PM 5.96 | 8:43AM 5.53 | 9:04PM 5.55 | 9:30AM 5.07 | 9:53PM 5.12 | 10:23AM 4.64 | 10:50PM 4.74 | 11:28AM 4.33 | 12:01AM 4.51 | 12:46PM 4.22 | 1:17AM 4.49 | 1:59PM 4.33 | 2:23AM 4.63 | 2:56PM 4.58 | 3:14AM 4.86 | 3:41PM 4.87 | 3:57AM 5.12 | 4:19PM 5.17 | 4:35AM 5.36 | 4:55PM 5.44 | 5:11AM 5.56 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:00AM 0.35 | 2:17PM 0.65 | 2:44AM 0.73 | 3:00PM 1.06 | 3:31AM 1.15 | 3:47PM 1.47 | 4:24AM 1.56 | 4:42PM 1.82 | 5:27AM 1.87 | 5:49PM 2.06 | 6:41AM 2.01 | 7:04PM 2.12 | 7:51AM 1.95 | 8:13PM 2.01 | 8:50AM 1.75 | 9:08PM 1.78 | 9:36AM 1.50 | 9:53PM 1.50 | 10:16AM 1.25 | 10:33PM 1.23 | 10:53AM 1.03 | 11:10PM 1.00 | 11:28AM 0.85 | |||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 |
| Sunset | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | 7 | - | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). 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.
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