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Gwithian (Cornwall)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 5.2kts | 7.9kts | | 1.4m | 10.2sec | | 0.3mm | 0% | 16°C | 18°C |
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| 04:00 | 12.7kts | 17.6kts | | 1.2m | 10.1sec | | 0.1mm | 29% | 16°C | 17°C |
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| 07:00 | 16.1kts | 21.1kts | | 1.5m | 10sec | | 0.2mm | 61% | 16°C | 17°C |
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| 10:00 | 11.6kts | 18.1kts | | 1.5m | 9.9sec | | 0mm | 69% | 16°C | 17°C |
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| 13:00 | 11.1kts | 17.5kts | | 1.3m | 9.8sec | | 0mm | 39% | 17°C | 17°C |
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| 16:00 | 11.4kts | 17.4kts | | 1.2m | 9.7sec | | 0mm | 2% | 17°C | 17°C |
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First light: 04:25-05:10 / Last light: 21:38-22:23
General info
| Suitability | beginner, intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | NW |
| Best wind | S, NE, SW, SSW |
Alternatives choices
Llangenith, The Maze, Benone / Downhill BeachSelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 1725 UTC ON THURSDAY 25 JUNE 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1800 UTC THURSDAY 25 JUNE TO 1800 UTC FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDDAY
LOW FITZROY 1009 EXPECTED SHANNON 1009 BY MIDDAY TOMORROW. HIGH GERMAN BIGHT 1025 EXPECTED BALTIC 1021 BY SAME TIME. NEW HIGHS 1017 AND 1019 EXPECTED HEBRIDES AND PORTLAND BY MIDDAY TOMORROW
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING
SOUTHWEST VEERING NORTHEAST LATER, 2 TO 4, INCREASING 5 OR 6 FOR A TIME. SLIGHT OCCASIONALLY MODERATE. OCCASIONAL THUNDERY RAIN, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
NORTH UTSIRE
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING SOUTHERLY 4 TO 6 FOR A TIME. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER IN NORTH. THUNDERY RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTH UTSIRE
NORTHWESTERLY BACKING SOUTHEASTERLY, 3 TO 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 3 LATER. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE. THUNDERY RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FORTIES CROMARTY FORTH TYNE DOGGER
SOUTHEAST BECOMING CYCLONIC LATER, 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST. SLIGHT OCCASIONALLY MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FISHER
NORTHEAST VEERING SOUTHEAST LATER, 3 TO 5. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD OCCASIONALLY POOR
GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER THAMES
EAST VEERING SOUTHWEST LATER, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OCCASIONALLY MODERATE. FAIR. GOOD
DOVER WIGHT PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
EAST VEERING WEST, 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
BISCAY
WEST 3 TO 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OCCASIONALLY MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FITZROY SOLE
CYCLONIC 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 IN WEST SOLE. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES AT FIRST. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR AT FIRST
LUNDY FASTNET
EAST BACKING SOUTHWEST LATER, 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 AT FIRST IN LUNDY. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
IRISH SEA
CYCLONIC 3 TO 5, BECOMING SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6 LATER. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
SHANNON
CYCLONIC 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 IN NORTHWEST. MODERATE OCCASIONALLY ROUGH. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
NORTHWEST ROCKALL
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE. RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTHEAST ROCKALL MALIN
NORTHEASTERLY 4 TO 6. MODERATE. THUNDERY RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
HEBRIDES BAILEY FAIR ISLE FAEROES
WESTERLY OR SOUTHWESTERLY, VEERING NORTHEASTERLY LATER IN SOUTHEAST HEBRIDES AND FAIR ISLE, 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST IN BAILEY. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN BAILEY AND FAEROES. OCCASIONAL RAIN, THUNDERY IN HEBRIDES AND FAIR ISLE, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND



