Gwithian Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for our stretch of coast. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The first thing you need to know is that the start of this period is a total write-off. We're looking at a stretch of poor, unsurfable conditions with onshore and cross-onshore winds and lumpy, chopped-up surf. It’s going to be a frustrating few days for sure, but that's the way it goes. Don't even bother checking the cams until things shift.

We're talking about a gap of nearly two weeks from today, the 10th, right through to the 23rd, where there is nothing on offer. The swell is there, but the wind and the shape are just all wrong. We see a bit of a pulse on the 16th, with a solid 6ft of W-NW swell, but it's paired with a cross-onshore N wind at 15 mph, making it a messy, choppy mess. Not worth your time.

Then, the whole game changes. The 24th is where it starts to get interesting. Thursday morning is looking like the first real glimmer of hope. We've got a clean 8ft swell rolling in from the W, with that energy jumping to 781 (moderate-to-strong), and a light cross-offshore S breeze at 6 mph. This is a proper surfable wave, and a big step up from what we've had.

But it’s that Thursday afternoon that is the standout. The wind goes glassy, dropping to 3 mph from the S-SW, and the swell just lights up. We're talking a 12ft W-NW swell with a super long 15-second period. The combined energy here is massive – 6249 (very strong) – and this is the real deal. The forecast is for "very good surf conditions." Now, here's the catch: 12ft is big. This is expert territory. The long period will make it a lot for the average surfer. It’s the kind of day where you want to be watching from the cliffs if you aren't a serious charger. It will be too big for the beginners for sure.

Then we get into Friday the 25th. The wind swings to a fresh off-shore E-SE at 19 mph, which is great for keeping the surface clean. We've still got a big, powerful swell – 10ft from the W with a 13-second period and energy at 5460 (very strong). It's a bit smaller than Thursday, but still well overhead and powerful. The forecast is calling it marginal, and it's probably on account of the sheer size and power, which will make it a tough paddle. It's still only for experts.

So, if you're a competent surfer, that Thursday afternoon is your window. The combination of the glassy wind, the huge groundswell, and the perfect direction makes it the one to circle on the calendar. Friday is also solid, but the strong wind and massive swell will test you.

For the rest of us, we just gotta be patient and wait for the next window. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 64°F, so we won't be freezing our backsides off while we wait.

Keep it salty.

Rusty.

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