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 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: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,702 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 30th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a slow start and there’s a lot of waiting around. The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t come until Sunday the 30th of August, and even then it’s not going to set the world on fire.

The Breakwater-St Ives is a point break, and it’s inconsistent, which is a bit of a pain. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it likes it from the NW. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. From the start of the forecast, right through to Saturday the 29th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Tiny waves, messy wind, or just flat. A few days where the swell bumps up a little, but the wind is blowing straight across or onshore, so it’s not worth the hassle.

Then on Sunday the 30th of August, things start to look a little more interesting. The morning has a 4ft swell from the WSW, with a short period of 6 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the S. The combined energy is moderate (114), and the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Still, you might get a few if you’re keen.

The Monday after that, the 31st of August, is a big one. The swell builds to 12ft from the W with a 10-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-shore from the W, making a mess of things. The combined energy is massive (2363), but the quality is poor. This is a big, windy, lumpy day – honestly, with that setup, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Looking further ahead, there’s a glimmer. On Thursday the 3rd of September, the morning shows a 5ft swell from the W with an 8-second period, and finally, a proper offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is moderate (368) and the model says expect good surf conditions. This is the standout of the whole run. Clean, offshore winds on a point break with a decent swell – that’s the one to circle.

After that, the swell sticks around, but the wind gets messy again. There’s some big, long-period swell coming in around the 5th and 6th of September, but it’s either too big for the spot or the wind is terrible. The 7th of September sees a 16ft, 17-second groundswell – that’s a very long period – but it’s way too big for this break, and the wind is cross-shore. That’s an expert-only, maybe not even then, kind of day.

So, to sum it up: there’s a long dry spell until the 30th of August, but the real day to have your eye on is Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. That’s the best of what we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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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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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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