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The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Forecast
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The Breakwater-St Ives surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 02 Aug 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Breakwater-St Ives this week:
The surf forecast for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Breakwater-St Ives over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 61 | 51 | 39 | 49 | 64 | 112 | 45 | 462 | 562 | 405 | 329 | 302 | 211 | 157 | 74 | 43 | 104 | 157 | 237 | 193 | 178 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:32AM 4.33 | 12:01AM 4.24 | 12:38PM 4.14 | 1:16AM 4.08 | 1:57PM 4.12 | 2:35AM 4.14 | 3:10PM 4.31 | 3:40AM 4.37 | 4:06PM 4.63 | 4:30AM 4.70 | 4:52PM 5.02 | 5:13AM 5.05 | 5:32PM 5.42 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:50PM 1.89 | 6:22AM 1.99 | 6:58PM 2.08 | 7:36AM 2.10 | 8:20PM 2.09 | 8:57AM 2.01 | 9:36PM 1.88 | 10:02AM 1.73 | 10:33PM 1.53 | 10:52AM 1.36 | 11:19PM 1.14 | 11:35AM 0.98 | 12:00AM 0.76 | ||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (North)
Recent cross-shore wind 3 km from Sennen Cove has become onshore (light winds from the WNW at Land's End Airport). Becoming choppy at Sennen Cove. A 0.6m swell from the WNW
Actual: 49 min ago
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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 12 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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