The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day look at The Breakwater-St Ives, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The surf window opens up small, but the real story is a couple of big pulses of energy that are going to be tricky to handle.

The first few days are a slow start. Saturday the 5th has some waist-to-chest high swell around 5ft from the WNW, but it’s a bit of a mess with a cross breeze and the wave comment says it’s a marginal forecast. The energy is moderate at 647. Sunday the 6th drops right off into tiny, clean but tiny waves, so don’t bother.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 7th is the standout. The swell fires up to a solid 8ft from the west, with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1942, so you’ll feel the power. This is a point break, and that long period means it will hold up well here. The wind is cross-shore in the morning, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze. This is the best on offer, but at 8ft, it’s expert territory – beginners should stay out of the water. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Tuesday the 8th is still big, with 7ft in the afternoon, but the wind gets stronger and lumpy, making it messy. Not a great call.

The rest of the week into the second week is a big letdown. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Sunday the 20th, the swell is small or the wind is howling, or both. The energy drops off to weak numbers, often under 100. There’s a long gap of poor surf, with only a few days offering knee-high waves with clean winds, like the 12th and 16th, but nothing worth getting excited about. The wind on the 18th is a near gale offshore, making it nearly impossible to paddle into anything.

The final weekend, the 19th and 20th, is glassy but flat. So, if you’re after a wave, your best bet is the 7th, but be warned – it’s for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

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