Please upgrade your browser to view our current wind and swell buoy map. You will be able to use Bigsalty Weather to its full potential.
Using the current weather map
Overview
The live wind map shows the current wind state of UK + Ireland. Click or tap the arrows to reveal the data panel and the exact times of the readings. Zoom in by scrolling your mouse within the map area. Move by clicking and dragging.
Swell data
Click on the 'Swell Buoy' tab above the map. If you are using a mobile web browser, you can see this by clicking on the 'Toggle Wind / Swell Buoys' tab. Tap on the icons for more info.
Graph data
Clicking on the location icons will reveal a graph panel. Each graph panel has several data views that can be seen by clicking on the sub menu within the panel.
Units of measurement
The units used will be determined by the defaults set on your account when logged in.
Oops! There has been a problem
It looks like something went wrong loading the data, please check your internet connection. If the problem persists, please let us know.
Gwithian (Cornwall)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 8.5kts | 9.9kts | | 1.8m | 11.7sec | | 0.1mm | 3% | 15°C | 14°C |
|
| 04:00 | 5.8kts | 7.4kts | | 1.7m | 11.5sec | | 0.1mm | 2% | 15°C | 13°C |
|
| 07:00 | 8.2kts | 9.9kts | | 1.6m | 11.1sec | | 0.1mm | 2% | 15°C | 14°C |
|
| 10:00 | 8.2kts | 11.7kts | | 1.5m | 11sec | | 2.2mm | 25% | 15°C | 13°C |
|
| 13:00 | 16kts | 19.9kts | | 1.6m | 10.8sec | | 3.5mm | 23% | 16°C | 13°C |
|
| 16:00 | 22.2kts | 25.7kts | | 1.8m | 7.7sec | | 0.7mm | 71% | 16°C | 14°C |
|
First light: 07:03-07:35 / Last light: 18:40-19:13
General info
| Suitability | beginner, intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | NW |
| Best wind | S, NE, SW, SSW |
Alternatives choices
Newgale, Benone / Downhill Beach, PendineSelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 1130 UTC ON SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1200 UTC SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER TO 1200 UTC SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2026
THERE ARE WARNINGS OF GALES IN FORTIES FORTH TYNE DOGGER GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER SHANNON ROCKALL MALIN HEBRIDES AND BAILEY
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT 0600
LOW FAEROES 991 LOSING ITS IDENTITY
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
SOUTH UTSIRE
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING SOUTHEASTERLY 4 TO 6 FOR A TIME. MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
FORTIES CROMARTY
NORTHWESTERLY 5 TO 7, OCCASIONALLY GALE 8 AT FIRST IN SOUTHWEST FORTIES, DECREASING 3 OR 4 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE IN CROMARTY. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
FORTH TYNE DOGGER
NORTHWEST 6 TO GALE 8, DECREASING 4 OR 5 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE LATER IN FORTH AND TYNE. SHOWERS. GOOD
FISHER
CYCLONIC 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN SOUTHWEST. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER
WEST 6 TO GALE 8, VEERING NORTHWEST 4 TO 6 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
THAMES
WEST 6 OR 7, DECREASING 4 OR 5 LATER. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
DOVER WIGHT PORTLAND
WEST OR NORTHWEST 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
PLYMOUTH
NORTHWEST 4 TO 6, BACKING SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE LATER. SHOWERS, RAIN LATER. GOOD
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN WEST. SHOWERS. GOOD
SOUTHEAST FITZROY
NORTHERLY 3 TO 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
NORTHWEST FITZROY SOLE
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY 5 TO 7. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER IN WEST. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
LUNDY FASTNET
NORTHWEST 4 TO 6, BACKING WEST 3 OR 4, BACKING SOUTH 4 TO 6 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE IN LUNDY. SHOWERS, RAIN LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER
IRISH SEA
NORTHWEST 5 TO 7, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
SHANNON
WEST 3 TO 5, BACKING SOUTHEAST 5 TO 7, OCCASIONALLY GALE 8 LATER. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH AT FIRST. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
ROCKALL
NORTHWEST 5 TO 7, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4, THEN SOUTHEAST 6 TO GALE 8 LATER. VERY ROUGH BECOMING ROUGH. SHOWERS, RAIN LATER. MAINLY GOOD
MALIN
NORTHWEST 6 TO GALE 8, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4, THEN SOUTHEAST 4 TO 6 LATER. ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY HIGH AT FIRST IN WEST. SHOWERS. GOOD
HEBRIDES BAILEY
NORTHWEST 6 TO GALE 8, DECREASING 3 TO 5, BACKING SOUTHEAST LATER. ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY HIGH AT FIRST, BECOMING MODERATE OR ROUGH LATER. SHOWERS. GOOD
FAIR ISLE FAEROES SOUTHEAST ICELAND