The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.22° N 5.48° W

The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Breakwater-St Ives sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.2° 

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


The Breakwater-St Ives surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Breakwater-St Ives in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the home break.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest: this 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it’s looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The first week is almost a write-off, with a whole lot of nothing happening. The surf is gonna be tiny and weak for days on end. The only real glimmer of hope comes late in the run, but we’ve got a long wait to get there.

The first real shot of decent energy doesn’t show up until Thursday the 27th. That afternoon, we’ll see a pulse of swell push through The Breakwater-St Ives, lifting to about 6 ft from the SW. The combined energy jumps to a solid 639 (moderate), and we get a gentle offshore wind. That’s the cleanest it’s gonna look for a while, but the swell period is a short 9 seconds, so don’t expect any real power or long walls. It’s a blip, not a blockbuster.

Friday the 28th afternoon sees the size bump up again to about 8 ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 558 (moderate). But the wind swings cross-off, and the period is still a short 7 seconds. It’s gonna be a bit of a messy, lumpy beast. Not a standout.

Things get a bit more interesting as we head into the second week. On Saturday the 5th of September, we get a solid pulse of 7 ft to 8 ft from the WSW, with a combined energy between 489 and 720 (strong). The wind is offshore, keeping it clean, but the short period (7-8 seconds) means it’ll be a bit of a close-out wave at this point break. It’s a session for the experienced crew.

Now, if you’ve got some patience, the real standout is peeking over the horizon. On Sunday the 6th of September, the swell is predicted to be a solid 10 ft from the WNW. The combined energy is massive, hitting 1256 (very strong). The period is a better 9 seconds, but the wind is onshore on Sunday morning, which is a real shame. The afternoon cleans up with a light cross-on, and the energy is even higher at 1396. That’s proper, heavy groundswell. But for a point break, a 10 ft swell with that much energy is a serious proposition. It’s expert territory, and the swell direction is coming from the WNW, which is going to wrap in differently than the optimum NW direction. It’s a big, powerful, and potentially dangerous wave. The water temp is 63°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then Monday the 7th of September keeps the energy going. We’re looking at 6 ft to 12 ft from the W and WSW, with combined energy readings of 1082 and 1351 (very strong). The wind is offshore, which is great, but the afternoon swell of 12 ft is flagged as too big for this break. That’s the expert-only window, and it’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising but not yet locked-in forecast.

So, to wrap it up: don’t bother with the first week. The standout is the big, clean energy on Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September, but that’s a heavy, expert-only wave at The Breakwater-St Ives. The rest of the time, the wind is gonna be a factor, and the swell is either too small or too messy. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong cross-shore winds on the 10 ft days might look appealing, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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548
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328
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559
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:46PM4.44m
4:12AM4.49m
4:32PM4.83m
4:52AM4.85m
5:09PM5.22m
5:27AM5.19m
5:43PM5.57m
6:00AM5.50m
6:15PM5.85m
6:32AM5.73m
6:47PM6.04m
7:04AM5.88m
7:20PM6.12m
Low Tide
9:41AM1.94m
10:14PM1.71m
10:31AM1.56m
10:57PM1.31m
11:10AM1.16m
11:34PM0.93m
11:45AM0.81m
00:07AM0.59m
12:18PM0.52m
00:39AM0.35m
12:50PM0.32m
1:11AM0.20m
1:23PM0.23m
1:43AM0.18m
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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.

The Breakwater-St Ives 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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