Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve had a proper look at the outlook for the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of time where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball. There’s a real gap in quality surf, so don’t get your hopes up too early.

The first real sniff of anything worth talking about doesn’t show up until the tail end of the first week. For the first few days, from the 4th through to the 11th of August, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, or it’s just flat. You’ll be staring at a lake, not a surf break. That’s a solid eight days of nothing to get excited about.

Then, around the 12th of August, we start to see a little pulse of energy. By Wednesday the 13th, Maenporth might just have something. The morning of the 13th sees a 0.9m (3ft) swell from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds, and a WNW wind blowing offshore. That’s clean, workable waves for a beginner-friendly spot. The combined energy is moderate at 174, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

Now, the 14th of August (Friday morning) keeps that 0.9m (3ft) WSW swell going, but the wind picks up to a fresh 30 km/h (19 mph) from the WSW, making it a cross-offshore breeze. It’s still clean, but that wind is strong. The energy drops a bit to 130 (moderate). This is a better option for the more experienced who can handle a bit of chop.

If you’re looking for the absolute standout, it’s the morning of the 13th. The 0.9m (3ft) swell with the offshore wind at Maenporth is the cleanest wave we’re going to see. It’s small, but it’s a proper little wave for a beginner to get some practice on. Don’t expect anything big or powerful.

After that, the 15th and 16th of August look like another flat spell with strong winds, and then the 17th and 18th see a little bump of 0.1m (0.3ft) swell with a very long period of 19 seconds from the south. That’s a groundswell, but it’s so weak it won’t break properly at a beach break like Maenporth. It’s only for the experts on a point or reef, and even then, it’s barely a ripple.

The 19th of August is the last day in the window, with a 0.1m (0.3ft) south swell and a 15-second period. Offshore wind from the WNW, but again, it’s just a whisper.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother for the first week. The best bet is the morning of the 13th of August at Maenporth for a clean, small, beginner-friendly wave. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the only real window of quality. After that, it’s back to flatness.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts. This drought won’t last forever.

Rusty.

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