Maenporth surf break

Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 BST
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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
15.1° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Maenporth surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 2,397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with WSW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 2.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 31st May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
13
2.3
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
3
WSW
8
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
11
3
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
966
966
966
759
668
705
763
7
17
845
1071
1109
1922
2353
2049
1658
7
7
24
26
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
15
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
WSW
30
W
30
W
20
WSW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
W
35
W
25
WSW
10
NE
40
NW
40
W
25
W
15
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:34PM4.66m
5:50AM4.55m
6:09PM4.75m
6:24AM4.53m
6:44PM4.79m
6:59AM4.50m
7:19PM4.77m
7:34AM4.43m
7:54PM4.71m
8:10AM4.35m
8:31PM4.61m
8:48AM4.25m
9:11PM4.50m
9:32AM4.14m
Low Tide
00:25AM1.20m
12:37PM1.18m
00:59AM1.17m
1:09PM1.16m
1:33AM1.18m
1:41PM1.18m
2:06AM1.22m
2:14PM1.23m
2:40AM1.28m
2:49PM1.31m
3:16AM1.36m
3:26PM1.41m
3:54AM1.45m
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
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9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
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2
3
1
2
23
10
Temp °C
17
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
16
16
14
14
14
12
13
14
13
14
14
12
12
12
12
13
12
11
11
9
10
11
9
7
7
8
10
4
6
7
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
9
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
3
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
12
2.1
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.5
W
11
Energy kJ
169
966
966
966
759
668
20
17
7
17
50
326
9
8
2049
1658
1538
1446
895
545
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
253
57
60
51
51
20
20
6
6
5
5
8
7
7
24
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
23
6
5
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
4
1.8
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
8
2.2
W
9
2.3
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
3
WSW
8
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
11
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
10
705
763
748
742
845
1071
1109
1922
2353
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
1
4
4
1
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
31
45
246
176
20
51
51
31
227
190
28
411
574
574
190
176
12
571
190
175
28
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
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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