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SE winds are the clean side and the spot can get backwashy near high tide.
Low to mid tide is best, crowds build fast when it is firing, and the large car park, surf schools, and camping keep the scene busy.
Surf GuideWest Coast
Gwithian
Gwithian is the wide open sand stretch south of Godrevy, a St Ives Bay staple with shifting banks, long lefts and rights, and enough room to spread out when the west swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Gwithian in West Coast.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWest Coast, GB
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