Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, E swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for the imperial crew. Maenporth is looking pretty grim for the next 16 days. Water temp is about average for the season.
The first week is a total loss with those easterly onshore winds blowing out any swell. The only real chance comes on Wednesday, July 15th. In the morning, the wind is glassy out of the West, and we’ve got a 8ft swell from the East with an 8-second period. The combined energy is strong (858), but it’s a beach break, so expect it to be a bit lumpy and close-out. It’s the only session that’s labeled “good surf conditions,” but it’s a mixed bag. The afternoon gets a bit wind-affected.
After that, it’s flat. From Thursday, July 16th onward, the wind goes offshore or cross-offshore, but the swell drops to 2-3ft or less. The energy is weak, and the period is short, so you’re looking at a long, clean, flat spell. You’ll get good wind for a kite, but not much for a paddle.
The only standout, and it’s a weak one, is that Wednesday, July 15th morning. An 8ft swell with glassy conditions is the best on offer, but it’s not a quality wave. The rest of the 16 days is a wasteland of tiny surf. Honestly, this is a long stretch of nothing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | S 17 | S 18 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 60 | 130 | 52 | 482 | 510 | 756 | 1437 | 1046 | 989 | 1241 | 832 | 496 | 826 | 340 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:52PM4.24m | 1:20AM4.47m | 1:59PM4.33m | 2:26AM4.51m | 3:01PM4.50m | 3:30AM4.60m | 4:01PM4.73m | 4:30AM4.72m | 4:58PM4.97m | 5:28AM4.84m | 5:53PM5.19m | 6:23AM4.92m | 6:45PM5.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43AM1.50m | 7:07PM1.65m | 7:53AM1.55m | 8:27PM1.64m | 9:11AM1.48m | 9:48PM1.44m | 10:22AM1.27m | 10:56PM1.12m | 11:22AM1.01m | 11:54PM0.78m | 12:14PM0.76m | 00:45AM0.50m | 1:03PM0.58m | 1:34AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | E 6 |
| kJ | 117 | 110 | 150 | 129 | 97 | 141 | 92 | 65 | 40 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | W 13 | W 12 | E 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 3 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | S 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | S 21 | S 21 | SW 15 | W 14 | S 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 5 | 19 | — | 60 | 130 | 52 | 482 | 510 | 756 | 1437 | 1046 | 989 | 1241 | 832 | 496 | 826 | 340 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 37 | 37 | 377 | 400 | 406 | 32 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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