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Maenporth Surf Forecast
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Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 BSTForecast 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
13.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 30th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 31st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 4 | SSW 18 | E 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | |
38 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 44 | 96 | 50 | 44 | 253 | 937 | 1001 | 1059 | 1027 | 1016 | 1134 | 959 | 736 | 717 | 955 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 3:43PM4.25m | 3:59AM4.50m | 4:22PM4.39m | 4:39AM4.52m | 4:59PM4.54m | 5:15AM4.54m | 5:34PM4.66m | 5:50AM4.55m | 6:09PM4.75m | 6:24AM4.53m | 6:44PM4.79m | 6:59AM4.50m | 7:19PM4.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM1.47m | 10:21PM1.52m | 10:49AM1.37m | 11:07PM1.38m | 11:28AM1.28m | 11:48PM1.27m | 12:04PM1.22m | 00:25AM1.20m | 12:37PM1.18m | 00:59AM1.17m | 1:09PM1.16m | 1:33AM1.18m | 1:41PM1.18m | 2:06AM1.22m | |||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 4 | W 8 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 18 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 172 | 128 | 94 | 61 | 40 | 6 | 21 | 96 | 275 | 235 | 154 | 937 | 1001 | 1059 | 51 | 1016 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 955 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | W 9 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 44 | 13 | 50 | 44 | 253 | 57 | 60 | 33 | — | 53 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 4 | SSW 15 | SW 5 | WSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 12 | 30 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — |
| kJ | 38 | 19 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1027 | — | 1134 | 959 | 736 | 717 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 232 | 28 | 31 | 280 | 190 | 227 |
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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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