Maenporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
19.3° C
2.7° 

Maenporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Maenporth surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SW swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The surf forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 31st Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 31st Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 31st Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Maenporth. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, long gap with next to nothing on offer. The first real whisper of anything surfable doesn't show up until the 31st of July, and before that, it's a whole lot of flatness. From now until then, it's a dead zone for any kind of decent wave.

From Saturday the 25th right through to Thursday the 30th of July, we're looking at tiny 0.3 ft slop at best, with a period that's all over the place. The wind is often offshore or glassy, but with no swell to work with, it's just a pond. The combined energy is way down, with values like 5 or 3 – it's weak. Just a frustrating wait, really.

Now, Friday the 31st of July morning brings a little hope. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SSW, with a short, weak period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is still low at 48, but it's something. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it won't be a total mess, but the wave comment says "poor surf conditions," so keep your expectations in check.

The afternoon of the 31st sees the swell jump to 6 ft from the SW, with a period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of 321 – that's moderate energy. However, the wind swings to a cross-onshore from the E, making it a bit choppy. At 6 ft, it's getting a bit much for absolute beginners, but for the average surfer, it's a possibility.

The best of the bunch, and the only real standout I see, is lookin' at the 9th of August. That Sunday morning, we've got a 6 ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 317 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the NE, keeping things relatively clean. The wave comment is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," but compared to the rest of the run, this is the pick. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Now, listen, I'm a bit cautious about that 9th of August call – it's a long way off, so treat it as a promising hope rather than a nailed-on guarantee. The rest of the period is mostly a write-off, so if you're desperate for a paddle, keep an eye on that window around the 31st of July and the 1st of August, but don't expect much. For a spot like this, a blank run like this is pretty normal. It's a bit heartbreaking, but that's the way it goes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.2
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3
0.1
S
13
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S
6
0.6
W
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
1
SSW
4
1.8
SW
6
2.1
SW
9
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Energy kJ
5
3
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5
3
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5
4
3
4
4
1
3
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3
3
42
239
734
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
WNW
25
W
35
NW
35
NW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
N
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
NNE
5
W
20
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NW
20
NNE
10
ENE
15
E
5
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
3:14PM4.04m
3:39AM3.91m
4:08PM4.18m
4:30AM4.01m
4:56PM4.35m
5:16AM4.16m
5:39PM4.53m
5:57AM4.33m
6:17PM4.70m
6:33AM4.48m
6:52PM4.84m
7:07AM4.61m
7:24PM4.94m
Low Tide
9:37AM2.07m
10:18PM2.01m
10:35AM1.92m
11:09PM1.81m
11:20AM1.71m
11:50PM1.60m
11:59AM1.49m
00:25AM1.38m
12:33PM1.28m
00:58AM1.19m
1:06PM1.10m
1:30AM1.03m
1:39PM0.96m
2:02AM0.90m
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5:46
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9:14
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
15
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13
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18
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18
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21
17
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Information about the Maenporth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Maenporth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maenporth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maenporth surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Maenporth) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Maenporth may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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