Maenporth Surf Break

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Issued: 6 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
16.9° C

1.6°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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E swell with 44 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

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


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Alright, Rusty here, and I've got to be straight with you—over the next 16 days, it's a tough watch. There just aren't any good surf options on the cards, so let's not sugarcoat it. The flags are all showing poor surf conditions right through, and that's the reality for this stretch.

Right now, we start off with a big ol' nothing. From Thursday 2nd July all the way through to Saturday 11th July, we're looking at a solid gap where there's barely a ripple. The wave energy is near zero, swell heights are a measly 0.3 ft or flat, and while the winds sometimes turn light offshore or even glassy, there just isn't any push to work with. It's frustrating, because a spot like Maenporth is a sheltered little beginner setup, and the water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's not all bad for a swim, but for surfing? Dead.

Come Sunday 12th July, we see a tiny flicker of life. Swell energy finally ticks up to 106 (moderate wave energy) around midday, with a wave height hitting 4 ft from the ESE, but it's a short-period 6-second wind swell. It won't have much shape, and the wind is cross-shore from the ENE at 6 mph, so it would be lumpy. It's still rated as poor surf. That window doesn't last either.

Then we get Monday 13th July morning, a bit more hope with 1 ft from the WSW, a 15-second period (groundswell), and glassy conditions with a light WSW breeze. Energy is at 116 (moderate). That sounds promising on paper, but the wave height is so tiny it's barely pushable for anyone with a log. And it fades fast. By the afternoon it's back to 0.7 ft.

After that, from Tuesday 14th July onward, we're into the second week and it's just more of the same—tiny, weak, poor surf. A few sessions show glassy conditions on the 14th, but with 0.7 ft from the SSW, it's flat. Winds pick up from the east again midweek, making things choppy.

With no real swell and a mostly cross-onshore setup on the days there's any size, honestly, this coast looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through most of the stronger east wind days around the 9th to the 11th.

It's a dry spell, folks. Forecasts can change, and this area tends not to stay this quiet forever, but for now, keep the boards in the bag and watch the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
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
11
0.1
S
17
0.6
E
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
6
6
3
7
2
6
9
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
N
5
SE
15
W
15
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
N
0
SW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
N
10
E
10
E
15
N
25
E
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
7:42PM4.77m
7:57AM4.46m
8:16PM4.76m
8:33AM4.44m
8:52PM4.74m
9:11AM4.41m
9:32PM4.70m
9:54AM4.35m
10:17PM4.64m
10:46AM4.28m
11:11PM4.56m
11:46AM4.23m
00:13AM4.50m
12:52PM4.24m
Low Tide
2:24AM1.14m
2:33PM1.13m
2:59AM1.13m
3:08PM1.15m
3:35AM1.15m
3:46PM1.21m
4:14AM1.20m
4:26PM1.30m
4:57AM1.28m
5:10PM1.42m
5:45AM1.39m
6:03PM1.55m
6:43AM1.50m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:29
 mm
Temp °C
16
15
18
18
16
20
20
17
22
23
20
24
24
21
24
25
21
24
25
23
22
Feels °C
12
13
17
15
15
18
17
16
21
22
18
23
22
19
23
23
18
23
25
21
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
10
Energy kJ
561
512
386
347
296
239
192
146
130
127
99
96
92
73
50
47
68
81
78
85
122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.2
E
3
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
9
6
3
2
1
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
4
4
6
6
7
2
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.3
N
2
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
NE
2
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
1
3
1
1
1
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
25
18
19
200
25
31
200
28
25
44
18
19
25
18
25
25
18
18
18
19
24
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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