
Surf Forecasts:
The Breakwater-St Ives surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a real dry spell. From Thursday the 6th of August all the way through to Tuesday the 11th, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is a mess – cross-on or onshore most of the time, which just chops everything up. The combined energy is weak, barely whispering (16 to 102). It’s a total write-off for a surfboard.
We finally get a pulse of life on Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell bumps up to a more respectable 4ft from the W, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a bit of groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 226, which is a real step up. The wind swings SW, giving us a cross-off breeze, and the conditions are described as clean. This is the first session that’s actually surfable, but it’s still just ordinary, not a standout.
Thursday the 13th of August is where things get interesting. Morning session is the best of the whole run. The swell holds at 4ft from the W, period at 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – a light SSE at 3 mph. That’s the kind of clean you dream about. The combined energy sits at 235 (moderate). For a point break like The Breakwater-St Ives, with its optimum swell from the NW, this W swell is a bit off-angle, but that glassy wind and decent energy makes it a real gem. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient, but when a set rolls through, it’ll be worth the wait.
After that, we get a few more days of so-so conditions. Saturday the 15th sees a bump in swell to 4ft from the W, but the wind is cross-on and cross, making it lumpy. Sunday the 16th of August morning has a nice offshore wind from the S, but the swell is a bit weak at 4ft from the WSW, and the period is a short 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (212), but it’s not setting the world on fire.
Monday the 17th of August brings a shift – the swell jumps to 5ft from the N, but the period is a miserable 6 seconds, and the wind is howling onshore at 22 mph. That’s blown-out and chaotic. The combined energy is 269 (moderate), but this is a mess for a point break. Honestly, with that much wind and a short-period wind swell, it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
The outlook fizzles out again after that, with tiny swell and weak energy through to the 21st.
So, the standout window is clear: Thursday the 13th of August, early morning at The Breakwater-St Ives. That glassy morning with 4ft of W swell is your best bet. Just be ready for the inconsistent sets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
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77 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 29 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 22 | 51 | 29 | 18 | 85 | 158 | 184 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:53AM4.93m | 11:23PM4.89m | 11:59AM4.70m | 00:38AM4.66m | 1:20PM4.63m | 2:03AM4.65m | 2:43PM4.82m | 3:21AM4.90m | 3:53PM5.21m | 4:25AM5.26m | 4:50PM5.66m | 5:18AM5.62m | 5:39PM6.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.34m | 5:50AM1.44m | 6:26PM1.56m | 7:09AM1.61m | 7:54PM1.58m | 8:36AM1.53m | 9:20PM1.33m | 9:53AM1.21m | 10:29PM0.91m | 10:53AM0.80m | 11:25PM0.47m | 11:44AM0.41m | 00:13AM0.12m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
77 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 29 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 22 | 51 | 29 | 18 | 85 | 158 | 184 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 7 | SW 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
7 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 11 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — |
18 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 394 | 225 | 392 | 383 | 376 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 216 | 24 | 18 | 2 | 406 | 12 | 15 | 394 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 14 |
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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).
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