The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the St Ives stretch.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for any decent paddle. The Breakwater-St Ives is the only spot that’s even showing a pulse, but even then, it’s a tough sell. Most days are written off with poor conditions, and the ones that aren’t are still “marginal” at best. We’re staring down a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about.

Saturday morning the 5th will see some swell around, with a 5ft WNW swell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 730, but it’s a cross-on wind and the wave comment tells us the tide might be against us. It’s a real “maybe” if you’re desperate. The water is sitting at 63°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The real standout, and I mean the only one worth a mention, is Monday morning the 7th. We get a bigger 8ft W swell with a 13-second period, pointing to some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 1783, which is strong. But—and it’s a big but—that’s a cross-shore wind making it lumpy, and it’s being called “marginal.” It’s a point break, which is a good thing for a long-period swell like this, as it’ll line up better than a beach break. The size (8ft) is getting into expert territory, and it’s inconsistent here, so you’ll be waiting for sets. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind, but the swell drops a touch to 7ft. If you’re a solid intermediate or better, Monday the 7th is your best shot, but don’t expect perfection.

After that, it’s a wasteland. From Tuesday the 8th right through to the end of the forecast on the 20th, the scores are all zeros or ones. The swell stays below 3ft for most of it, with garbage winds—mostly onshore or strong cross-on. There’s a brief moment on Saturday the 12th with a clean cross-off wind and a 5ft WNW swell, but the wind is blowing 22 mph in the afternoon, making it a kitesurfing session more than a paddle. The energy is moderate at 402 in the morning, but it’s not worth the drive.

Honestly, if you’re not surfing Monday, you’re not surfing. This is one of those blank runs that, for this area, isn’t too unusual. The forecasts can change, but for now, I’d say hang the board up for a bit.

Rusty.

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