Surf Forecasts:
Gyllyngvase Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with 32 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gyllyngvase Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gyllyngvase Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gyllyngvase Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week and a half is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. From now through the morning of the 9th of August, it’s flat, or close to it. Tiny little 0.3ft to 1ft wobbles, and the wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-off, or just plain messy. Don’t even bother waxing up. The water is unusually warm for this time of year, coming in at 68°F and about 5°F above normal, which is nice for a dip, but not for riding.
Things finally start to change on the 9th of August. Sunday afternoon brings a pulse of new swell, with 6ft waves from the WSW, a period of 11 seconds, and a solid 1204 combined energy reading. The winds are cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit of a raw, building swell, but it’s still marginal.
The standout is Monday the 10th of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Gyllyngvase Beach is the only spot in the game, and it’s going to get a proper flogging. Morning sees 8ft of swell from the WSW, with a 10-second period, and a very strong 1308 combined energy. That’s expert territory – too big for beginners. The wind is offshore from the NNW, 15 mph, which will keep it clean and lined up. This is a beach and reef setup, so the long period and big energy will be dumping, but with offshore wind, it’ll be a proper challenge. Afternoon drops to 7ft, still solid, with 992 energy. Tuesday the 11th is still fun, with 6ft and 5ft waves and clean conditions, but Monday is the day.
If you’re an experienced surfer, that Monday morning window is the only real standout. Crowds are often a problem here, so get there early. The rest of the run is a bust. This is a long, quiet stretch for the area, so don’t stress – the forecasts can change. For now, keep your stick in the car for the 10th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:56PM4.35m | 5:16AM4.16m | 5:39PM4.53m | 5:57AM4.33m | 6:17PM4.70m | 6:33AM4.48m | 6:52PM4.84m | 7:07AM4.61m | 7:24PM4.94m | 7:38AM4.69m | 7:55PM5.01m | 8:10AM4.73m | 8:27PM5.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM1.71m | 11:50PM1.60m | 11:59AM1.49m | 00:25AM1.38m | 12:33PM1.28m | 00:58AM1.19m | 1:06PM1.10m | 1:30AM1.03m | 1:39PM0.96m | 2:02AM0.90m | 2:12PM0.88m | 2:36AM0.84m | 2:46PM0.86m | 3:11AM0.84m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 | S 11 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 270 | 90 | 148 | 108 | 81 | 56 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 93 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 38 | 5 | 21 | 55 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 6 | S 6 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | W 12 | WNW 7 | WSW 10 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | E 4 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 6 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | W 4 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | NW 3 | N 4 | NNE 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NW 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | 74 | 55 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 180 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 190 | 190 | 25 | 240 | 25 | 23 | 45 | 473 | 45 | 435 | 219 | 413 | 180 | 23 |
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