St Ives Harbour Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.21° N 5.48° W

St Ives Harbour Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's St Ives Harbour Wall sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.9° 

St Ives Harbour Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


St Ives Harbour Wall surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, W swell with 10,653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Ives Harbour Wall this week:

The surf forecast for St Ives Harbour Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at St Ives Harbour Wall in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Ives Harbour Wall over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
11
5.5
W
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13
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13
3
W
12
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SW
8
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13
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14
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12
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11
1.2
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11
2.1
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7
2.5
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12
2.1
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12
2.5
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7151
10601
9284
5961
2216
1074
3078
7253
7782
7903
7355
3149
1920
1207
695
326
456
1791
1211
1447
Wind (km/h)
65
WSW
55
W
55
WNW
40
WNW
25
SSW
50
SW
45
SW
60
SSW
45
W
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30
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25
SW
20
SW
15
S
30
SSE
30
S
35
SSE
35
S
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W
20
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High Tide
4:34PM5.63m
4:55AM5.71m
5:11PM5.97m
5:32AM6.04m
5:49PM6.20m
6:09AM6.24m
6:29PM6.28m
6:49AM6.28m
7:10PM6.18m
7:31AM6.16m
7:55PM5.92m
8:16AM5.89m
8:43PM5.52m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.45m
11:13AM0.41m
11:34PM0.18m
11:51AM0.15m
00:11AM0.04m
12:31PM0.03m
00:51AM0.04m
1:12PM0.05m
1:32AM0.20m
1:57PM0.24m
2:17AM0.49m
2:46PM0.55m
3:07AM0.86m
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Temp °C
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Information about the St Ives Harbour Wall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for St Ives Harbour Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Ives Harbour Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Ives Harbour Wall 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 (St Ives Harbour Wall) 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 St Ives Harbour Wall 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.

St Ives Harbour Wall is 11 km (7 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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