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 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Breakwater-St Ives sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.3° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SW swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long, quiet run with hardly any proper surf to get excited about. The Breakwater-St Ives (St Ives) is the only spot in the frame, and it’s a real inconsistent one at the best of times. For the first ten days or so, from Friday the 31st of July right through to the end of the first week of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves – mostly under 2 ft – with a few days where a little 2 ft to 3 ft swell shows up, but it’s got no energy behind it. The combined energy is mostly in the 40s and 50s, which is weak. The winds are all over the place, often cross-onshore or onshore, making it messy. There’s a moment on Monday morning the 3rd of August that looks glassy with a calm wind and a 3 ft WSW swell, but the wave quality is still described as poor. It’s a tease.

There’s a bit of a lift around Saturday the 8th of August, with a 4 ft swell from the SW in the afternoon, jumping the combined energy to 164 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it might clean up a touch, but the swell period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. Then Sunday the 9th has a similar size but from the NNE, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze, keeping it cleanish. Still, it’s not firing.

The best chance in this whole window looks to be on Wednesday morning the 12th of August. The swell is 4 ft from the N, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 142 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW. The guidance says it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is the only time we get a score above zero. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. For an intermediate surfer, that 4 ft might be okay, but the short period will make it fat and weak. The Breakwater is a point break, so it’ll handle the north swell direction reasonably well, but it’s inconsistent, so be prepared to wait.

After that, the last few days of the outlook drop off again into tiny, onshore junk. There’s a big gap of quiet days, and the forecast is far from reliable for the second week. Given the lack of consistent options, a blank run like this is more normal for the area. It’s a real shame.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
6:58AM5.44m
7:14PM5.76m
7:31AM5.53m
7:47PM5.81m
8:05AM5.55m
8:21PM5.78m
8:40AM5.50m
8:57PM5.67m
9:18AM5.37m
9:38PM5.46m
10:01AM5.18m
10:25PM5.19m
10:53AM4.93m
11:23PM4.89m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.59m
1:41AM0.52m
1:51PM0.54m
2:14AM0.50m
2:24PM0.56m
2:47AM0.55m
2:59PM0.67m
3:23AM0.69m
3:36PM0.84m
4:02AM0.90m
4:20PM1.08m
4:50AM1.17m
5:15PM1.34m
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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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