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Gwithian Surf Forecast
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Gwithian surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 04 Dec 2024 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 Wednesday (Dec 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 4th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 6th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 7th Dec) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 329 | 260 | 1518 | 1944 | 2655 | 3505 | 1725 | 898 | 12869 | 11414 | 9859 | 7568 | 3544 | 2870 | 2332 | 2323 | 1190 | 939 | 838 | 510 | 366 | 239 | 187 | 187 | 228 | 198 | 138 | 98 | 195 | 324 | 170 | 194 | 495 | 540 | 606 | 620 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:01PM 5.54 | 7:21AM 5.70 | 7:43PM 5.38 | 8:06AM 5.56 | 8:31PM 5.19 | 8:56AM 5.40 | 9:27PM 5.01 | 9:55AM 5.25 | 10:31PM 4.89 | 11:01AM 5.17 | 11:42PM 4.90 | 12:12PM 5.22 | 12:52AM 5.07 | 1:20PM 5.38 | 1:56AM 5.36 | 2:22PM 5.61 | 2:53AM 5.67 | 3:18PM 5.83 | 3:44AM 5.95 | 4:09PM 6.00 | 4:32AM 6.15 | 4:57PM 6.08 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:02PM 0.84 | 1:17AM 0.94 | 1:45PM 0.97 | 2:00AM 1.09 | 2:32PM 1.13 | 2:49AM 1.27 | 3:27PM 1.27 | 3:47AM 1.43 | 4:30PM 1.35 | 4:53AM 1.52 | 5:39PM 1.35 | 6:04AM 1.49 | 6:47PM 1.23 | 7:14AM 1.32 | 7:51PM 1.03 | 8:18AM 1.05 | 8:50PM 0.81 | 9:16AM 0.76 | 9:43PM 0.60 | 10:09AM 0.51 | 10:32PM 0.46 | 10:59AM 0.35 | 11:19PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | -5 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, gales from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, near gales from the WNW by Mon 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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