Maenporth surf break

Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
11.4° 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
7
2.4
E
7
2.2
E
7
2.3
E
7
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
427
526
442
483
371
350
308
213
118
86
69
42
58
47
48
50
121
372
418
367
288
Wind (km/h)
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
20
E
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
ENE
30
E
25
E
20
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:21AM4.34m
10:52PM4.50m
11:49AM4.01m
00:23AM4.31m
1:24PM3.90m
1:50AM4.32m
2:41PM3.98m
2:59AM4.44m
3:39PM4.15m
3:54AM4.60m
4:24PM4.34m
4:38AM4.74m
5:01PM4.53m
Low Tide
4:55PM1.43m
5:38AM1.42m
6:01PM1.77m
6:58AM1.65m
7:26PM1.93m
8:30AM1.64m
8:55PM1.82m
9:43AM1.44m
10:01PM1.56m
10:37AM1.22m
10:51PM1.29m
11:20AM1.05m
11:34PM1.07m
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
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8:25
8:27
8:29
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:35
Temp °C
11
12
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
14
12
9
10
10
2
4
5
3
4
7
8
8
9
8
9
8
9
8
10
7
9
8
3
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
WSW
15
1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
Energy kJ
244
273
337
466
371
350
308
213
118
86
69
42
58
47
48
29
121
372
418
367
288
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
ESE
4
0.1
W
13
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
E
4
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
W
9
0.7
E
7
Energy kJ
8
8
1
1
3
1
5
2
5
3
6
3
20
18
14
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
S
11
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
W
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
2
2
28
2
14
12
50
15
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
7
2.4
E
7
2.2
E
7
2.3
E
7
1.8
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.4
E
4
0.4
E
4
0.9
E
4
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
5
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
6
Energy kJ
427
526
442
483
263
105
62
29
10
10
13
5
5
30
31
39
83
107
68
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
188
226
117
179
81
20
20
20
18
20
20
18
24
20
18
44
24
20
24
24
29
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
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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