Gyllyngvase Beach Surf Forecast

/ Cornwall (South) (25 surf breaks) /

UK (471 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.14° N 5.06° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Gyllyngvase Beach surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 BST

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Gyllyngvase Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Gyllyngvase Beach sea temperature is 17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gyllyngvase Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Gyllyngvase Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gyllyngvase Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Thu 21st Aug)	2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf	7AM (Tue 26th Aug)	13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful	7AM (Tue 26th Aug)	13ft (4.0m) 19s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	6	4	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	E	WSW	WSW	ENE	ENE	S	SW	SSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	5	7	6	5	15	13	5	6	19	15	18	18	17	16	10	21	26	21	18	16	15
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	55	126	41	31	65	193	3	9	16	11	31	42	55	78	268	298	487	6875	10605	8143	5119
Wind (km/h)	NE	SSE	N	ESE	W	NNW	N	NNW	NNW	NE	SSW	NE	E	ESE	E	ESE	SSE	NNW	NW	WNW	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	glass	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	glass	glass	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	glass	off	off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:55PM 4.43		4:34AM 4.25	4:54PM 4.68		5:27AM 4.42	5:43PM 4.92		6:10AM 4.58	6:25PM 5.09		6:45AM 4.71		7:01PM 5.19	7:18AM 4.78		7:35PM 5.20	7:50AM 4.81		8:08PM 5.12
Low Tide / height (m)	10:08AM 1.65		10:48PM 1.33	11:08AM 1.36		11:41PM 1.02	11:55AM 1.07		12:25AM 0.78	12:37PM 0.85		1:05AM 0.65		1:15PM 0.71	1:41AM 0.63		1:50PM 0.67	2:14AM 0.70		2:23PM 0.73	2:46AM 0.84

	Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26
Sunrise	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:24	-	-
Sunset	-	8:30	-	-	8:28	-	-	8:25	-	-	8:23	-	-	8:22	-	-	8:20	-	-	8:17	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	19	17	17	18	16	19	20	17	19	19	18	20	21	19	21	22	19	19	18	15
Feels °C (?)	18	19	15	16	17	14	17	17	16	20	19	18	18	19	18	18	19	19	17	14	13

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (South)

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Gyllyngvase Beach (light winds from the SE at Culdrose Airport 15 km from Gyllyngvase Beach). 0.9m 6s windswell from the E with a 0.2m 6s windswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Actual: 46 min ago

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Information about the Gyllyngvase Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gyllyngvase Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gyllyngvase Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gyllyngvase Beach 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 (Gyllyngvase Beach) 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 Gyllyngvase Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Gyllyngvase Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Falmouth which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Penryn which is 3 km (2 miles) away, Truro, Camborne and The Lizard.