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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwithian in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwithian over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 36 | 22 | 19 | 730 | 598 | 618 | 254 | 170 | 82 | 112 | 40 | 38 | 58 | 76 | 70 | 82 | 84 | 166 | 220 | 325 | 122 | 56 | 52 | 91 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 69 | 66 | 123 | 112 | 100 | 96 | 106 | 127 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | off | glass | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:04PM 6.00 | 7:20AM 5.92 | 7:35PM 5.92 | 7:53AM 5.76 | 8:10PM 5.75 | 8:29AM 5.52 | 8:49PM 5.51 | 9:12AM 5.22 | 9:35PM 5.22 | 10:03AM 4.90 | 10:33PM 4.94 | 11:11AM 4.63 | 11:49PM 4.79 | 12:36PM 4.57 | 1:14AM 4.90 | 1:59PM 4.81 | 2:29AM 5.26 | 3:06PM 5.24 | 3:29AM 5.71 | 4:00PM 5.72 | 4:21AM 6.13 | 4:47PM 6.13 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:03PM 0.52 | 1:19AM 0.55 | 1:33PM 0.63 | 1:51AM 0.68 | 2:06PM 0.81 | 2:26AM 0.89 | 2:42PM 1.06 | 3:07AM 1.16 | 3:25PM 1.35 | 3:58AM 1.45 | 4:21PM 1.64 | 5:06AM 1.68 | 5:37PM 1.84 | 6:32AM 1.73 | 7:05PM 1.80 | 7:55AM 1.50 | 8:23PM 1.51 | 9:03AM 1.08 | 9:26PM 1.08 | 9:59AM 0.64 | 10:20PM 0.64 | 10:47AM 0.27 | 11:07PM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue 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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