Maenporth Surf Break

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Issued: 12 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
17.2° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Maenporth surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 11th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, grab a coffee, let's see what we've got for the next couple of weeks. It's a pretty quiet outlook overall, but there are a few little windows if you're patient.

Look, I'll level with you. The first week or so is going to be a real test of patience. We're looking at a long stretch from now all the way through to around the 10th of July where the swell is just tiny, mostly around 0.3ft to 1ft. You'd be floating out there on a log. The water temperature is sitting at about 63°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're waiting for a ripple.

The first proper sign of life shows up around the 10th of July. Friday afternoon at Maenporth might see a little bump up to 3ft from the east, with a period of 6 seconds. It's not going to be world-class, but with a clean, cross-off breeze, it'll be rideable. The energy is still weak (80), but at least it's something. The real test comes over that weekend. Saturday the 11th has some lumpier conditions with a cross-onshore wind, pushing up to 4ft to 4ft from the east and moderate wave energy (137-142). It'll be a bit choppy, but the afternoon session on Saturday might clean up enough to be a paddle and worth it for getting wet.

Now, for the more experienced crew, things get a bit more interesting but also a lot messier. From the 12th of July through the middle of the month, the swell actually comes up properly solid for once We're looking at some solid east swell hitting 7ft to 8ft, with energy jumping up to 659 over a couple of storms\n\nBut here's the catch: the wind is going to be honking straight onshore from the east a solid 22 mph or more. That's going to make it lumpy, choppy, and frankly, a bit of a mess at Maenporth. For a spot that's already sheltered, this setup is going to be tough for a paddle surf. Honestly, with that kind of onshore wind and solid swell, this looks a lot more interesting for the kite surfers than for a traditional paddle board. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it won't be the most powerful wave, but it'll be plenty full-on.

After that windy period, the end of the run seems to drop right off again. By the 17th of July, the swell crumbles back down to 2ft and less, with the wind staying messy. There's really no standout session on offer here. If you're a beginner, the small, clean window on the 10th might be your best bet, just to bob around. For everyone else, keep an eye on the weekend of the 11th-12th for something with a bit of push, even if it's a battle with the wind.

Keep your chin up, it’s better than a flat spell. This is just the way it goes around here sometimes. The forecasts can always change for the better.

Stay tuned,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.5
E
5
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
2.4
E
7
2.2
E
7
2.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
4
3
6
6
3
7
7
6
3
6
10
159
125
204
321
193
160
620
521
465
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
E
0
WNW
15
N
10
NE
10
N
15
N
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NE
20
NE
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:54AM4.35m
10:17PM4.64m
10:46AM4.28m
11:11PM4.56m
11:46AM4.23m
00:13AM4.50m
12:52PM4.24m
1:20AM4.47m
1:59PM4.33m
2:26AM4.51m
3:01PM4.50m
3:30AM4.60m
4:01PM4.73m
Low Tide
4:14AM1.20m
4:26PM1.30m
4:57AM1.28m
5:10PM1.42m
5:45AM1.39m
6:03PM1.55m
6:43AM1.50m
7:07PM1.65m
7:53AM1.55m
8:27PM1.64m
9:11AM1.48m
9:48PM1.44m
10:22AM1.27m
10:56PM1.12m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:29
9:29
9:28
9:27
 mm
Temp °C
23
24
21
23
24
19
23
24
21
26
25
22
24
25
20
23
24
22
24
28
27
Feels °C
21
21
19
21
21
17
22
24
19
25
24
20
22
24
19
22
23
19
20
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
96
89
68
53
49
94
90
117
117
88
83
113
126
95
47
92
90
59
26
14
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
E
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.5
E
5
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
4
4
3
2
6
3
2
2
3
1
6
10
4
12
58
6
6
5
5
9
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
17
0.1
N
5
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
6
6
7
7
6
3
6
6
6
5
5
11
1
10
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
2
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
2.4
E
7
2.2
E
7
2.1
E
7
Energy kJ
1
159
125
204
321
193
160
620
521
465
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
18
25
25
18
25
25
18
18
18
37
18
25
25
18
0
37
18
0
21
415
29
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
7
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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).

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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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