Maenporth surf break

Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 08 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The surf forecast for Maenporth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) 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 8.5m 19s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 13th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 13th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 13th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
E
0.3
E
1.6
W
1.5
W
0.2
SSW
1.5
W
3
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
5.5
WSW
5
W
5
W
4
W
4
W
3.5
SW
4
WSW
7
W
8.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)54121121314141414131312131415148101419
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)430010389800044585680761200001829339300
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
5
S
15
WSW
10
W
15
SSW
30
SSW
35
WSW
30
NW
25
W
30
SW
40
SW
50
SW
40
W
30
W
45
WNW
45
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
45
WNW
45
W
55
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:32AM
4.59
8:49PM
4.46
9:09AM
4.25
9:33PM
4.18
9:57AM
3.92
10:33PM
3.91
11:11AM
3.64
12:00AM
3.75
12:44PM
3.55
1:25AM
3.79
2:03PM
3.68
2:32AM
4.00
3:02PM
3.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:44AM
1.17
3:00PM
1.36
3:17AM
1.50
3:31PM
1.67
3:53AM
1.84
4:08PM
1.97
4:40AM
2.16
4:59PM
2.25
5:56AM
2.40
6:35PM
2.42
8:12AM
2.34
8:38PM
2.24
9:23AM
1.99
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35-
Sunset--6:14--6:15--6:16--6:19--6:21--6:22--6:23
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1011119101011910101112126781091197
Feels °C (?)71076434232231-3-4-3335-1-5
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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 12 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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