Maenporth surf break

Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 19 Apr 2026 BST
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Maenporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
11.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 22nd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue night, moderate winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.4
E
0.9
ESE
1.4
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.4
E
2.5
E
3.5
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
2.5
E
2.4
E
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
Period(s) (?)16161644677788887710101211109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)51010532122372553778164811459881040657590341362666415216176
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
25
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
45
E
50
E
50
E
45
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
20
ENE
20
E
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:59AM
5.51
7:20PM
5.41
7:41AM
5.39
8:02PM
5.31
8:26AM
5.13
8:48PM
5.10
9:17AM
4.75
9:42PM
4.81
10:21AM
4.34
10:52PM
4.50
11:49AM
4.01
12:23AM
4.31
1:24PM
3.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:23AM
0.30
1:46PM
0.27
2:06AM
0.30
2:28PM
0.41
2:51AM
0.44
3:13PM
0.67
3:40AM
0.71
4:01PM
1.04
4:34AM
1.06
4:55PM
1.43
5:38AM
1.42
6:01PM
1.77
6:58AM
1.65
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
Sunrise-6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07-
Sunset--8:19--8:21--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:27--8:29
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clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1010111010101010109101111111111101111910
Feels °C (?)778743311-202233426758
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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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