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Gwithian Surf Forecast
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Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 01 Feb 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gwithian this week:
The surf forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 1st Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 2nd Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 4th Feb) | 20ft (6.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days.
Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | 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 | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1057 | 1109 | 2187 | 4765 | 5973 | 5566 | 7073 | 8228 | 9676 | 19181 | 9763 | 7537 | 4985 | 4110 | 2394 | 1228 | 736 | 359 | 527 | 1533 | 1354 | 782 | 771 | 575 | 660 | 547 | 377 | 235 | 978 | 1325 | 958 | 1835 | 1606 | 992 | 853 | 3666 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:18PM 6.31 | 7:38AM 6.60 | 8:00PM 6.20 | 8:20AM 6.38 | 8:43PM 5.94 | 9:06AM 5.99 | 9:31PM 5.57 | 9:57AM 5.51 | 10:27PM 5.16 | 11:00AM 5.02 | 11:37PM 4.81 | 12:20PM 4.68 | 1:03AM 4.67 | 1:49PM 4.63 | 2:26AM 4.83 | 3:04PM 4.86 | 3:31AM 5.17 | 4:00PM 5.18 | 4:22AM 5.55 | 4:45PM 5.50 | 5:04AM 5.88 | 5:24PM 5.75 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:22PM -0.00 | 1:35AM 0.11 | 2:02PM 0.10 | 2:16AM 0.28 | 2:44PM 0.36 | 3:00AM 0.58 | 3:29PM 0.74 | 3:50AM 0.98 | 4:22PM 1.19 | 4:50AM 1.40 | 5:28PM 1.60 | 6:10AM 1.72 | 6:55PM 1.84 | 7:44AM 1.77 | 8:24PM 1.76 | 9:06AM 1.53 | 9:34PM 1.46 | 10:06AM 1.17 | 10:26PM 1.10 | 10:53AM 0.83 | 11:08PM 0.79 | 11:32AM 0.57 | 11:44PM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gwithian Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gwithian provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gwithian can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gwithian 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 (Gwithian) 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 Gwithian 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.
Gwithian is 6 km (4 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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