Gyllyngvase Beach
South Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 3.3s
- Wind
- 15 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 1h185-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Gyllyngvase Beach is a reef break in South Cornwall, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SE with light offshore winds from the NW. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE
- Best wind direction
- NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Gyllyngvase Beach surf FAQ
Is Gyllyngvase Beach good for beginners?+
Gyllyngvase Beach is a reef break, 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 Gyllyngvase Beach?+
Different days call for different boards. Gyllyngvase Beach 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 are the best conditions for Gyllyngvase Beach?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SE with light offshore winds from the NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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