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Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.06° W

Gyllyngvase Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gyllyngvase Beach sea temperature is
15.8°C
2.2° 

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


Gyllyngvase Beach surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 8,266 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gyllyngvase Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Gyllyngvase Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gyllyngvase Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gyllyngvase Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
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Saturday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
9
3
SW
8
3.5
WSW
10
5
SW
11
4.5
WSW
12
4
WSW
12
4
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
7
1.8
WSW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.1
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
233
1076
2804
5873
5992
4992
5428
3263
1945
1150
667
59
225
892
1481
1536
882
1016
0
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
45
SW
40
SSW
55
SSW
35
W
35
W
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
30
SSW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
4:41AM5.13m
4:56PM5.35m
5:16AM5.31m
5:33PM5.42m
5:53AM5.38m
6:13PM5.36m
6:33AM5.33m
6:56PM5.15m
7:17AM5.17m
7:43PM4.83m
8:07AM4.91m
8:41PM4.44m
Low Tide
11:02PM0.63m
11:19AM0.61m
11:41PM0.44m
11:59AM0.44m
00:20AM0.37m
12:41PM0.39m
1:02AM0.45m
1:25PM0.48m
1:45AM0.65m
2:12PM0.68m
2:32AM0.96m
3:04PM0.98m
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Temp °C
14
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12
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Feels °C
8
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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 16 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.

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