
Surf Forecasts:
The Breakwater-St Ives surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, WNW swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Breakwater-St Ives this week:
The surf forecast for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Breakwater-St Ives in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Breakwater-St Ives. It’s a point break, and a fairly exposed one at that, with an optimum swell from the NW. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner.
The first real flicker of life doesn’t show up until the very end of the month. The whole first week and a bit is pretty grim. From Friday the 24th right through to Thursday the 30th of July, it’s all crossed-off, onshore slop, tiny windswell, and a lot of “poor surf conditions.” The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (mostly 39-72), and the period is short. It’s not worth getting wet.
Now, Friday the 31st of July is where things get a touch more interesting. The morning stays tiny at 1ft, but that afternoon, a 4ft swell from the W with a lovely long 12-second period rolls in. The combined energy jumps to 330 (moderate), and we get a clean, cross-off breeze from the SSW. That’s the first real glimmer of hope. The water is 64°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not bad.
Then comes the standout. Saturday the 1st of August. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 1160 (strong). The wind is light from the W, making for a light cross-shore with just small ripples. That’s a proper groundswell, and for a point break like The Breakwater, that’s the ticket. The waves will have proper shape and punch. Now, at 7ft, this is getting into expert territory, so if you’re not confident, give it a miss. It’s the best on offer, but it’s not a beginner’s wave. The afternoon drops a touch to 6ft, still good but with a bit of a cross-on wind.
After that, the consistency drops off again. Sunday the 2nd of August is messy with moderate cross-onshore wind and 5ft choppy stuff. Monday the 3rd is similar. Tuesday the 4th of August has a clean cross-off but a howling 25-28 mph wind, which is more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing, really. The swell is 6ft to 7ft, but the wind is just too strong for a pleasant session.
The rest of the window into the second week sees a gradual drop in size and quality, with more lumpy, onshore conditions and smaller swells. There’s nothing else in the second week that really stands out.
So, the call is: Don’t even bother until the afternoon of the 31st of July. The real highlight is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. Get there for the 7ft WSW groundswell with light winds. It’s a proper session, but it’s one for the experienced crew. After that, it’s a bit of a gamble again.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 4 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 |
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20 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 62 | 187 | 472 | 400 | 157 | 89 | 90 | 118 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:59PM4.25m | 2:34AM4.22m | 3:07PM4.36m | 3:37AM4.37m | 4:03PM4.58m | 4:28AM4.60m | 4:50PM4.87m | 5:11AM4.86m | 5:30PM5.16m | 5:49AM5.10m | 6:07PM5.42m | 6:24AM5.30m | 6:41PM5.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM2.00m | 8:57AM1.96m | 9:35PM1.88m | 10:01AM1.79m | 10:32PM1.63m | 10:51AM1.52m | 11:18PM1.34m | 11:33AM1.22m | 11:57PM1.06m | 12:10PM0.95m | 00:33AM0.81m | 12:44PM0.74m | 1:08AM0.63m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 99 | 89 | 90 | 118 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 12 | N 5 | WNW 9 | N 4 | N 5 | — | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | W 10 | W 10 | S 13 | W 9 |
7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 84 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 12 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | N 5 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — |
7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 |
20 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 62 | 187 | 472 | 400 | 157 | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 406 | 498 | 759 | 383 | 496 | 735 | 762 | 170 | 2 | 215 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 392 | 280 | |
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Information about the The Breakwater-St Ives Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Breakwater-St Ives provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Breakwater-St Ives can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Breakwater-St Ives 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 (The Breakwater-St Ives) 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 The Breakwater-St Ives 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.
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