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 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Breakwater-St Ives sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.2° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W 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 (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next couple weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. This is an inconsistent spot at the best of times, so we’re looking at a long wait for anything worth paddling out for.

The first real chance we get is on the morning of Sunday, the 30th of August, and even then it’s marginal. You’ve got a 6ft swell from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds, but the offshore wind from the SSW is fresh, so it’ll be clean. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The combined swell energy is moderate at 402 (moderate wave energy). It’s not a standout, just a glimmer of hope after a dry spell.

Then things get a bit more interesting, but not in a good way for us paddle surfers. Through the end of August and into the first week of September, we see solid swell building – 8ft, 8ft, even up to 8ft from the W and WNW, with combined energy numbers like 1098 and 1137 (strong to very strong wave energy). But here’s the kicker: it’s mostly cross-shore or even cross-onshore winds, making it lumpy and choppy. That setup honestly looks more fun for the kite crew than anyone on a surfboard.

A couple of sessions in early September clean up, like the morning of the 4th with a 5ft W swell and a fresh offshore breeze from the SW, but it’s still just listed as poor surf conditions. On the 5th of September you get a marginal call with 6ft from the W, moderate offshore wind, and clean conditions, but again, nothing to get amped about.

Now, for the real tease. Look at Monday the 8th of September. That morning there’s a 13ft swell from the W with a 16-second period and an 8522 combined energy (very strong wave energy). That is a big, powerful, long-period groundswell. The wind is fresh offshore from the S. It sounds perfect, but the catch is it's predicted to be too big for this break – it’s an expert-only situation, and even then, a spot like The Breakwater might just get completely shut down by that size. The afternoon is a similar story, 12ft from the W with a 15-second period and 4780 energy.

So, the honest truth? There’s no real standout, rideable session in this window for the average surfer. Sunday the 30th is your best bet if you’re desperate, but keep expectations low. That big swell on the 8th is a promise of something huge, but likely unsurfable here. Sometimes it’s just like that.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

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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Saturday
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SW
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11
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0.6
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10
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9
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Energy kJ
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28
24
57
75
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49
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28
16
306
193
653
244
184
262
663
545
398
679
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Wind (km/h)
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E
35
E
25
E
25
E
15
E
5
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
25
E
30
SSW
35
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35
WSW
35
NW
25
WNW
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High Tide
3:46PM4.44m
4:12AM4.49m
4:32PM4.83m
4:52AM4.85m
5:09PM5.22m
5:27AM5.19m
5:43PM5.57m
6:00AM5.50m
6:15PM5.85m
6:32AM5.73m
6:47PM6.04m
7:04AM5.88m
7:20PM6.12m
Low Tide
10:14PM1.71m
10:31AM1.56m
10:57PM1.31m
11:10AM1.16m
11:34PM0.93m
11:45AM0.81m
00:07AM0.59m
12:18PM0.52m
00:39AM0.35m
12:50PM0.32m
1:11AM0.20m
1:23PM0.23m
1:43AM0.18m
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Temp °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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