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Maenporth Surf Forecast
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Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Maenporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
10.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 54 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 30 | 37 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:07PM 5.27 | 6:23AM 5.53 | 6:42PM 5.31 | 7:01AM 5.48 | 7:20PM 5.24 | 7:41AM 5.27 | 8:02PM 5.05 | 8:27AM 4.93 | 8:51PM 4.76 | 9:22AM 4.50 | 9:53PM 4.43 | 10:40AM 4.08 | 11:21PM 4.18 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:45AM 0.33 | 1:08PM 0.27 | 1:23AM 0.33 | 1:47PM 0.38 | 2:04AM 0.47 | 2:28PM 0.63 | 2:49AM 0.74 | 3:13PM 0.99 | 3:39AM 1.11 | 4:04PM 1.42 | 4:40AM 1.50 | 5:10PM 1.82 | 6:05AM 1.78 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | ||
| Sunset | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | ||
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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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