The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.22° N 5.48° W

The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Breakwater-St Ives sea temperature is
17.3°C
0.8° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, W swell with 2,008 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Breakwater-St Ives in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the St Ives stretch.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for any decent paddle. The Breakwater-St Ives is the only spot that’s even showing a pulse, but even then, it’s a tough sell. Most days are written off with poor conditions, and the ones that aren’t are still “marginal” at best. We’re staring down a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about.

Saturday morning the 5th will see some swell around, with a 5ft WNW swell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 730, but it’s a cross-on wind and the wave comment tells us the tide might be against us. It’s a real “maybe” if you’re desperate. The water is sitting at 63°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The real standout, and I mean the only one worth a mention, is Monday morning the 7th. We get a bigger 8ft W swell with a 13-second period, pointing to some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 1783, which is strong. But—and it’s a big but—that’s a cross-shore wind making it lumpy, and it’s being called “marginal.” It’s a point break, which is a good thing for a long-period swell like this, as it’ll line up better than a beach break. The size (8ft) is getting into expert territory, and it’s inconsistent here, so you’ll be waiting for sets. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind, but the swell drops a touch to 7ft. If you’re a solid intermediate or better, Monday the 7th is your best shot, but don’t expect perfection.

After that, it’s a wasteland. From Tuesday the 8th right through to the end of the forecast on the 20th, the scores are all zeros or ones. The swell stays below 3ft for most of it, with garbage winds—mostly onshore or strong cross-on. There’s a brief moment on Saturday the 12th with a clean cross-off wind and a 5ft WNW swell, but the wind is blowing 22 mph in the afternoon, making it a kitesurfing session more than a paddle. The energy is moderate at 402 in the morning, but it’s not worth the drive.

Honestly, if you’re not surfing Monday, you’re not surfing. This is one of those blank runs that, for this area, isn’t too unusual. The forecasts can change, but for now, I’d say hang the board up for a bit.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
5
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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Friday
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WNW
12
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11
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10
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W
9
0.7
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16
2.3
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7
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10
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Energy kJ
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415
190
106
74
412
1783
1401
1245
494
552
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189
68
133
431
682
716
601
382
355
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
SSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
W
25
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30
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35
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High Tide
11:37AM4.61m
00:24AM4.42m
1:10PM4.49m
2:02AM4.45m
2:40PM4.75m
3:21AM4.78m
3:48PM5.20m
4:18AM5.22m
4:40PM5.67m
5:05AM5.62m
5:24PM6.05m
5:46AM5.92m
6:04PM6.28m
Low Tide
6:15PM1.69m
7:01AM1.82m
7:57PM1.68m
8:37AM1.65m
9:22PM1.32m
9:49AM1.23m
10:24PM0.84m
10:44AM0.77m
11:12PM0.40m
11:29AM0.37m
11:54PM0.09m
12:09PM0.11m
00:32AM-0.07m
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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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