Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 8 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 0.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our local stretch.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a real struggle. We’re looking at a massive gap with no surf worth talking about. From now, right through until the 2nd of August, it’s basically flat. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, coming in at 66°F with a 5°F anomaly, so it’s not all bad if you fancy a swim, but for a wave? Forget it. You’ll be staring at a lake.
The first real pulse of energy shows up on Sunday the 2nd of August. It’s not a classic, but it’s something. Maenporth will see a bit of a bump from the WSW, pushing about 5ft on the morning with a period of 8 seconds. That combined energy is moderate, sitting at 338, but the wind is going to be a problem – a gentle cross-shore breeze will make it a bit messy. The afternoon drops to about 4ft, but the cross-shore wind picks up, so it’s still not clean. Honestly, this is more for the kites than the paddle crew, given the wind and the beach setup.
Monday the 3rd of August offers a bit more energy, but the quality takes a hit. The morning sees about 5ft from the SSW with a short 6-second period, and the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. The afternoon has about 3ft from the WSW, but it’s lumpy with a fresh cross-onshore blow. The combined energy is moderate at 118 and 178. It’s not great, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.
Then Tuesday the 4th of August throws up a bit of a surprise in the afternoon. A solid 6ft from the WSW with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 458 – that’s a proper punch of moderate to strong energy. The problem? The wind is onshore from the SE, so it’s going to be a bumpy, blown-out mess. The morning is smaller with a weak onshore breeze.
After that, it fades again. The 5th and 6th of August are back to tiny, weak slop with cross-onshore winds. It’s a tough run.
So, the only standouts here are those two days at the start of August. The 2nd is the first sign of life, but it’s wind-affected. The week after, the 4th of August afternoon has the biggest swell and most energy, but the wind is rubbish. If you’re desperate for a session, the 3rd of August afternoon might be the most manageable, but it’s still a grindy, choppy day. There’s nothing here that’s truly clean, and nothing that’s a “go-out-of-your-way” standout. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | W 8 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 |
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 kJ | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:16PM4.09m | 00:44AM4.18m | 1:16PM3.99m | 1:43AM3.99m | 2:15PM3.98m | 2:42AM3.90m | 3:14PM4.04m | 3:39AM3.91m | 4:08PM4.18m | 4:30AM4.01m | 4:56PM4.35m | 5:16AM4.16m | 5:39PM4.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24PM1.83m | 7:03AM1.95m | 7:35PM2.07m | 8:19AM2.10m | 9:06PM2.13m | 9:37AM2.07m | 10:18PM2.01m | 10:35AM1.92m | 11:09PM1.81m | 11:20AM1.71m | 11:50PM1.60m | 11:59AM1.49m | 00:25AM1.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | S 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 257 | 185 | 160 | 81 | 59 | 60 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | N 6 | SW 14 | S 14 | NW 4 | SW 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 6 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | W 2 | W 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 157 | 377 | 392 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 76 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 219 | 592 | 414 | 20 | 572 | 537 | 435 | 423 | 411 | 411 | 485 | 201 | 940 | 73 | 25 | 411 | 25 | 25 | 44 | 18 | |
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