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Gwithian Surf Forecast
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Gwithian surf Forecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
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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 Thursday (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 14) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (May 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 40 | 39 | 116 | 167 | 163 | 173 | 140 | 107 | 94 | 71 | 59 | 54 | 222 | 510 | 425 | 1293 | 1763 | 2005 | 1663 | 1817 | 1703 | 762 | 562 | 377 | 240 | 185 | 109 | 55 | 76 | 35 | 113 | 210 | 300 | 332 | 327 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:14PM 6.55 | 6:35AM 6.52 | 6:55PM 6.50 | 7:17AM 6.31 | 7:37PM 6.30 | 8:00AM 5.96 | 8:19PM 5.96 | 8:43AM 5.53 | 9:04PM 5.55 | 9:30AM 5.07 | 9:53PM 5.12 | 10:23AM 4.64 | 10:50PM 4.74 | 11:28AM 4.33 | 12:01AM 4.51 | 12:46PM 4.22 | 1:17AM 4.49 | 1:59PM 4.33 | 2:23AM 4.63 | 2:56PM 4.58 | 3:14AM 4.86 | 3:41PM 4.87 | 3:57AM 5.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:14PM -0.03 | 12:35AM -0.02 | 12:55PM 0.07 | 1:18AM 0.09 | 1:36PM 0.31 | 2:00AM 0.35 | 2:17PM 0.65 | 2:44AM 0.73 | 3:00PM 1.06 | 3:31AM 1.15 | 3:47PM 1.47 | 4:24AM 1.56 | 4:42PM 1.82 | 5:27AM 1.87 | 5:49PM 2.06 | 6:41AM 2.01 | 7:04PM 2.12 | 7:51AM 1.95 | 8:13PM 2.01 | 8:50AM 1.75 | 9:08PM 1.78 | 9:36AM 1.50 | 9:53PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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