Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 7 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for Maenporth, but in feet and knots, like we’re standing on the beach in the UK.
First things first, it’s a slow start. For the first eight days, from Thursday the 23rd of July through to the end of the month, it’s flat. Dead flat. We’re talking wave heights of 0.3 ft for days on end, with a combined energy reading of (4) to (11) – that’s just a whisper in the water. The wind is often offshore or clean, but it doesn’t matter when there’s nothing to ride. The water is a very unusual 19°, which is a solid 3° warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s no consolation when you’re just paddling around.
So, we’ve got a long, dry spell. Then, things start to look a bit more interesting as we roll into August.
The first real pulse of energy hits on Friday the 31st of July. The afternoon sees a jump to 7 ft from the SW, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of (503) – that’s moderate energy. The wind is a cross-off, keeping it clean. The surf quality is only marginal, but it’s a start. It’s a bit of a short-period, lumpy swell though.
Saturday the 1st of August brings a bigger swell, but it’s a mess. The swell builds to 10 ft from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy hits a massive (1597) – that’s strong energy. But the wind is a messy cross-on, turning it into a choppy, blown-out washing machine. At that size, over 8 ft, it’s strictly for the experts. With the wind howling, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing playground than a clean surf spot.
The true standout, the one we’ve all been waiting for, is the morning of Thursday the 6th of August. That’s your window. We’ve got a solid 8 ft of swell from the east with an 8-second period, and a combined energy of (768) – that’s strong juice. The wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the NNW, which will hold those waves up perfectly. At 8 ft, it’s a bit meaty for the beginners, but for the rest of you, this is the best session on offer. The afternoon drops right off to 4 ft, so make sure you’re in the water in the morning.
The Verdict: The first week is a total loss. Your only real shot is the morning of Thursday the 6th of August. That’s your standout. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 |
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 kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:57AM4.33m | 6:17PM4.70m | 6:33AM4.48m | 6:52PM4.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:33PM1.28m | 00:58AM1.19m | 1:06PM1.10m | 1:30AM1.03m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 270 | 225 | 171 | 113 | 81 | 59 | 56 | 76 | 71 | 72 | 50 | 49 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | S 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | N 3 | — | N 3 | — | E 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 123 | 197 | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 435 | 734 | 423 | 735 | 382 | 167 | 531 | 190 | 73 | 25 | 179 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 45 | 190 | 537 |
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