Maenporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.3° 

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


Maenporth surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Maenporth over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a quiet patch for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, small, or just plain messy conditions, with only a few brief windows of interest.

The forecast starts with a total blank. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have zero surfable energy, so don’t bother. Monday morning the 3rd sees a tiny pulse of 3ft swell from the WSW with an 8-second period, but even though it’s glassy, the energy is weak (101) and the guidance calls it poor. The whole first week, right through to the 10th, is a write-off: tiny heights, poor wind, and no real push. There’s a brief glimmer on the 5th with a 6ft Wednesday morning swell, and the wind is clean cross-off, but it’s still labeled poor surf. The energy does climb to 263, but it’s just not coming together for a proper wave.

Then we hit a gap. From the 11th onward, nothing really stands out until the 11th afternoon. That’s our first real highlight. On Tuesday the 11th, the afternoon brings a 5ft groundswell from the WSW with a 10-second period and a solid energy reading of 557. The wind is clean cross-off. This is a proper pulse of energy, and for a sheltered spot like Maenporth, that’s the best we’ll see. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The following days, the 12th through the 16th, drop off again. The swell is smaller, and the wind turns cross-shore or onshore, killing the quality. The last day, Sunday the 16th, has a tiny 0.3ft swell with a very long 20-second period, but barely any energy (16). It’s a ghost.

So, the standout is Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, at Maenporth. That 5ft WSW swell with clean cross-off wind is the only real chance for a decent session. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the forecast again later. This is a pretty normal quiet spell for the area, so don’t sweat it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

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High Tide
7:38AM4.69m
7:55PM5.01m
8:10AM4.73m
8:27PM5.03m
8:44AM4.72m
9:03PM4.99m
9:23AM4.66m
9:43PM4.89m
10:07AM4.54m
10:32PM4.71m
11:03AM4.38m
11:33PM4.48m
12:12PM4.25m
00:48AM4.30m
Low Tide
2:12PM0.88m
2:36AM0.84m
2:46PM0.86m
3:11AM0.84m
3:22PM0.91m
3:48AM0.91m
4:01PM1.03m
4:28AM1.06m
4:44PM1.21m
5:14AM1.27m
5:34PM1.44m
6:10AM1.52m
6:39PM1.66m
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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.

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