Gwithian surf break

Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 09 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
10.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Feb 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 10th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 10th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)21ft (6.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
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0
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0
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4
0
3
4
0
0
0
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0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
3
WSW
4.5
W
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
6.5
WSW
6.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.1
W
1.9
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
5.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)111018171614141817161414131314131311121311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59319701122999369064109801207918348253432032490954306276015371284164110752337352936767336
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
25
W
25
S
30
SW
25
SW
40
WSW
25
S
35
WNW
45
WNW
40
W
30
WSW
15
SW
5
SE
45
NNE
20
NE
20
SE
45
SSE
30
W
35
W
25
SSW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
4.61
10:36AM
4.42
11:09PM
4.26
11:50AM
4.10
12:37AM
4.09
1:27PM
4.07
2:09AM
4.25
2:45PM
4.32
3:13AM
4.62
3:38PM
4.71
3:58AM
5.07
4:18PM
5.13
4:36AM
5.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:01PM
1.74
4:24AM
1.92
4:53PM
2.11
5:31AM
2.25
6:13PM
2.35
7:09AM
2.35
7:54PM
2.30
8:40AM
2.13
9:07PM
1.98
9:39AM
1.74
9:57PM
1.55
10:22AM
1.30
10:36PM
1.12
10:59AM
0.88
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31
Sunset5:28--5:29--5:30--5:32--5:35--5:36--5:37--
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light rain
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mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
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part cloud
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mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
5-413-94---134--18--81
Temp. °C111112121111111010109987451111111212
Feels °C (?)86774463012560-3-155465
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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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