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 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Breakwater-St Ives sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.0° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Breakwater-St Ives in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for The Breakwater-St Ives.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next few weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a long, dry spell to start with. From Saturday the 8th right through to the end of the following week, it's a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and when it does bump up a touch, the wind is either onshore or cross-off in the wrong way. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the double digits (20-40) for most of that first week, which is just a whisper. It's a real flat spell.

The first time we see any real energy is on Wednesday the 12th, with a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits 132. It's clean, but the wave comment says "poor surf conditions" – so it's probably not doing much. This pattern of small, poor-quality surf continues through the week.

Now, there is a glimmer of something bigger around the 17th and 18th. On Monday the 17th, we see a 5 ft to 5 ft west swell, with combined energy jumping to 363. But the wind is a moderate to fresh cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. Not great for a point break that needs clean conditions.

The one standout, and it's a big "if", is on Tuesday the 18th. The swell is pushing 8 ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is massive, hitting 1035. That's a lot of water moving. But the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, and the surf is called "marginal." That's a lot of power for a point break, and with that period, it might be closing out. This is definitely for experienced surfers only, and it’s a long way off, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect.

The end of the run looks a little more promising. On Friday the 21st, we get a 3 ft to 5 ft west swell with a short period of 5-6 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the SSE and the surf is clean. The combined energy on Friday afternoon is 181, which is modest. It’s not a classic, but after a long flat spell, "moderate offshore and clean" sounds like a winner.

So, to be honest, there's no real "best" option here. If you're desperate, the glassy conditions on Thursday the 20th afternoon with a 2 ft west swell might be worth a paddle for the cleanest of small waves. The bigger stuff on the 18th is the only one with real size, but the wind and the marginal call make it a gamble. The offshore on Friday the 21st looks like the most reliable chance for a clean, if small, session.

Stay patient, folks. The forecast can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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WNW
9
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9
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9
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11
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10
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
28
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33
19
13
85
125
113
132
274
234
223
159
125
88
Wind (km/h)
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10
SSE
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
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30
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35
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High Tide
1:20PM4.63m
2:03AM4.65m
2:43PM4.82m
3:21AM4.90m
3:53PM5.21m
4:25AM5.26m
4:50PM5.66m
5:18AM5.62m
5:39PM6.05m
6:04AM5.90m
6:24PM6.31m
6:47AM6.05m
7:06PM6.40m
Low Tide
7:09AM1.61m
7:54PM1.58m
8:36AM1.53m
9:20PM1.33m
9:53AM1.21m
10:29PM0.91m
10:53AM0.80m
11:25PM0.47m
11:44AM0.41m
00:13AM0.12m
12:29PM0.13m
00:56AM-0.08m
1:10PM0.00m
1:36AM-0.10m
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Feels °C
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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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