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 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Breakwater-St Ives sea temperature is
17.7° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 220 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Breakwater-St Ives this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Breakwater-St Ives in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 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 on offer for the St Ives area over the next couple of weeks.

Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day outlook is a bit of a struggle, with nothing that really screams "get in the water." The first surfable option we see is at The Breakwater-St Ives, a point break that’s inconsistent and only really gets going on a NW swell. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort.

The first real pulse of swell arrives around Sunday the 26th of July. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the west, with a moderate cross-onshore wind (16 mph) making it choppy and lumpy. The combined energy is moderate (228-326). It’s not great, but it’s the best we’ve got for a while. The wave period is short, around 6-7 seconds, so it’s not going to have much shape. With the wind on it, this is more of a windy mess than a clean wave. Given the beach-and-reef setup and the onshore wind, this might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 27th brings a bit more size, with 6ft to 7ft from the WNW, but it’s under a fresh onshore breeze (19 mph). The energy is strong (348-404), but the quality is poor. This is only for experts who don’t mind a wrestle, as it’s too big for beginners. The period is still short, so expect lumpy, crumbly faces.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. By the end of July and into August, we’re seeing small, weak swell (0.7ft to 2ft) with very low energy (4-91). The wind stays mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with a few moments of cleaner conditions. Friday the 31st of July afternoon has a cross-offshore wind from the WSW, which is a positive, but the swell is only 2ft with a 9-second period. It’s clean, but tiny.

From the 1st of August onwards, there’s a small bump of 4ft to 5ft from the north with moderate cross-onshore wind, but it’s not enough to get excited about. The energy is moderate (155-214), but the wind direction kills any hope of clean waves.

Honestly, the standout – if you can call it that – is the morning of Friday the 24th of July. There’s barely any swell (2ft from the north) but it’s glassy. It’s a flat spell, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s the cleanest window. The combined energy is weak (21), so don’t expect much.

The rest of the period is a long gap of poor surf. The inconsistent nature of The Breakwater means this blank run is pretty normal for the area. It’s not a great run, but the forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0.7
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0.7
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0.8
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
21
14
23
25
59
36
33
34
51
49
92
74
37
28
9
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6
58
63
113
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
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10
E
15
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25
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15
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High Tide
9:40PM5.61m
10:04AM5.16m
10:26PM5.20m
10:51AM4.82m
11:15PM4.79m
11:45AM4.52m
00:13AM4.44m
12:48PM4.31m
1:22AM4.24m
1:59PM4.25m
2:34AM4.22m
3:07PM4.36m
3:37AM4.37m
Low Tide
3:41PM0.65m
4:10AM0.75m
4:25PM1.00m
4:54AM1.14m
5:12PM1.37m
5:41AM1.51m
6:05PM1.70m
6:37AM1.81m
7:09PM1.94m
7:44AM1.98m
8:24PM2.00m
8:57AM1.96m
9:35PM1.88m
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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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