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Gwithian Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 10 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gwithian this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | |
239 | 293 | 206 | 60 | 22 | 18 | 32 | 49 | 56 | 574 | 824 | 836 | 268 | 99 | 113 | 67 | 31 | 40 | 26 | 23 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 12:05PM4.30m | 00:40AM4.56m | 1:22PM4.44m | 1:50AM4.79m | 2:27PM4.77m | 2:49AM5.16m | 3:20PM5.21m | 3:41AM5.58m | 4:08PM5.67m | 4:28AM5.98m | 4:53PM6.07m | 5:14AM6.29m | 5:38PM6.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04AM1.99m | 6:29PM2.05m | 7:17AM1.87m | 7:41PM1.88m | 8:21AM1.57m | 8:43PM1.56m | 9:16AM1.18m | 9:37PM1.15m | 10:05AM0.77m | 10:25PM0.73m | 10:51AM0.42m | 11:12PM0.37m | 11:36AM0.17m | 11:58PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | N 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 11 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 268 | 99 | 113 | 67 | 31 | 40 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | W 9 | SW 8 | N 5 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 49 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 86 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 6 | NW 5 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 7 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | W 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 15 | 30 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 18 | — | 4 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 239 | 293 | 206 | 60 | 22 | — | 7 | 40 | 56 | 574 | 824 | 836 | 86 | 57 | 75 | 50 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 701 | 558 | 87 | 133 | 224 | 249 | 28 | 558 | 522 | 762 | 735 | 69 | 115 | 94 | 87 | 13 | 13 | 217 | 14 | 217 | 14 |
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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 16 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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