Lusty Glaze
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m WNW
Wind: 22 km/h NE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: NW
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:40Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.5m swell at 7s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Lusty Glaze. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Lusty Glaze
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 6). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 08:40
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lusty Glaze.
What's driving it
Recent form
Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Lusty Glaze
Lusty Glaze is a highly sheltered, picturesque beach break situated within a deeply recessed cove surrounded by towering cliffs in Newquay, Cornwall. The bathymetry features a flat, compacted sandy gradient that curves within the protected horseshoe-shaped bay. This geographical configuration provides immense protection from the dominant, frequently overwhelming westerly Atlantic winter storms. It relies on massive westerly swells diffracting heavily around the adjacent headlands to produce rideable waves inside the cove. An easterly wind provides the optimal offshore conditions, though the cliffs offer significant protection from most onshore gales. When activated, the highly attenuated wave energy dissipates over the flat sandy bottom, producing very soft, slow-peeling waves. These highly forgiving mechanics render Lusty Glaze an exceptional, low-consequence environment for beginner surfers. The spilling waves provide highly stable platforms for practising pop-ups and basic trimming without the threat of strong rip currents or steep drops, functioning as an essential storm haven for novices.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lusty Glaze. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Lusty Glaze?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.