WaveCheckWaveCheckGet the app

Barrets Zawn

Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Ankle high · Bumpy · SE
Wave
0.2m
Period
7.2s
Wind
15 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

Tide · today

Low · High in 4h27
2.4m5.8m2.4m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.2m
6.4s
12 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.2m
7.2s
15 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
7.1s
16 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.3m
6.9s
16 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
7.7s
13 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.3m
6.8s
11 km/h
Cross

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.3m
6.7s
6 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.2m
6.7s
8 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.3m
6.4s
12 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.3m
6.2s
14 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
6.5s
13 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.3m
6.7s
11 km/h
Cross

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.4m
7s
7 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.4m
5s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.4m
5.2s
11 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.4m
5.1s
14 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
5.1s
14 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
5.7s
9 km/h
Offshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.3m
5.6s
11 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.2m
6.1s
17 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
6.1s
21 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
5.8s
21 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
5.7s
19 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
5.6s
20 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.3m
8.7s
25 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.4m
8.2s
27 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.6m
8s
28 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.7m
7.9s
26 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.7m
8s
19 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.7m
7.3s
12 km/h
Cross

About Barrets Zawn

Barrets Zawn is a beach break over mixed in Cornwall, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW / W with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE, around low tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Beach
Bottom
Mixed
Best tide
low
Best swell direction
SW, W
Best wind direction
NE, E, SE
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Barrets Zawn surf FAQ

Is Barrets Zawn good for beginners?+

Barrets Zawn is a beach break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Barrets Zawn?+

Different days call for different boards. Barrets Zawn can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing Barrets Zawn?+

Barrets Zawn tends to work best around low tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for Barrets Zawn?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW / W with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

Nearby surf spots

Never miss it firing at Barrets Zawn

Set your board once in the app and every forecast is scored for you — plus alerts the moment your spots turn on, favourites, and 10-day forecasts.