Maenporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.0° 

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


Maenporth surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 199 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
6
6
6
6
5
11
11
29
24
24
22
21
20
19
17
17
24
23
21
31
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
30
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:42PM5.28m
9:00AM4.80m
9:22PM5.02m
9:40AM4.60m
10:03PM4.69m
10:24AM4.37m
10:50PM4.33m
11:15AM4.13m
11:46PM3.99m
12:20PM3.93m
00:55AM3.75m
1:34PM3.84m
2:10AM3.66m
Low Tide
2:52PM0.53m
3:19AM0.66m
3:30PM0.77m
3:56AM0.98m
4:08PM1.10m
4:32AM1.34m
4:46PM1.47m
5:09AM1.70m
5:29PM1.85m
5:52AM2.03m
6:26PM2.18m
6:56AM2.28m
8:10PM2.35m
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6:09
6:11
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6:18
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8:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
15
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19
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12
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11
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12
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Maenporth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Falmouth which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Penryn which is 2 km (1 miles) away, Truro, Camborne and The Lizard.

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