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 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Breakwater-St Ives sea temperature is
17.6° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Breakwater-St Ives in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a pretty grim run for the Breakwater. This stretch is looking like a proper write-off for most of the period, with a big gap of real poor surf stretching from now until the first few days of August. The 16-day window is mostly a bust, but we do have a few glimmers right at the very end that might get your hopes up, just about.

The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but it’s a nice touch.

So, the first real chance of getting a wet suit on is Tuesday, August 4th, in the morning. And even then, it’s a weak one. We’re looking at a tiny 4 ft swell from the north, with a short period of just 5 seconds. The energy is only moderate (102). The saving grace? The wind is forecast to be glassy. That’s the one thing that’s got me interested. The waves will be small and weak, but if it’s dead flat calm, you might be able to scratch into a few gutless ones. Don’t expect much, think of it as a paddle and a hope.

Then we get another gap. The next real standout, and I mean the only true standout in the whole outlook, is on Friday, August 7th, and it heads into Saturday, August 8th. A bit of a south-west swell finally shows up. Friday morning, the swell is building to 6 ft from the SW, with a period of 7 seconds, which is a bit short. The energy is starting to look proper (370). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect. But it’s the best we’ve seen by a mile.

The real meat is Saturday, August 8th, in the morning. We’ve got a 8 ft swell from the west-southwest, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is massive (779). That’s a big, powerful, and lumpy swell. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a bumpy, messy beast. This is definitely for experienced surfers only – easily over 8 ft, so it’s expert territory. For a point break that’s fairly exposed to the northwest, this is a lot of energy. It’s not going to be clean, but if you’re a charger and you’re looking for something with some grunt, that’s your window. The crowds are a possibility here, but with conditions that rough, most folks will be staying on the beach.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of Tuesday, August 4th, for a glassy but tiny wave if you’re desperate. The real winner, for the big boys, is the morning of Saturday, August 8th, with a big, powerful, but messy swell. Don’t expect anything else in the meantime.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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1.1
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5
1.6
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
12
7
32
62
227
417
400
126
89
90
118
86
84
59
55
77
68
42
42
29
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
20
N
15
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
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High Tide
1:59PM4.25m
2:34AM4.22m
3:07PM4.36m
3:37AM4.37m
4:03PM4.58m
4:28AM4.60m
4:50PM4.87m
5:11AM4.86m
5:30PM5.16m
5:49AM5.10m
6:07PM5.42m
6:24AM5.30m
6:41PM5.63m
Low Tide
8:24PM2.00m
8:57AM1.96m
9:35PM1.88m
10:01AM1.79m
10:32PM1.63m
10:51AM1.52m
11:18PM1.34m
11:33AM1.22m
11:57PM1.06m
12:10PM0.95m
00:33AM0.81m
12:44PM0.74m
1:08AM0.63m
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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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