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Maenporth Surf Forecast
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Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 14 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
12.7° 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | |
21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 955 | 960 | 1105 | 1305 | 2076 | 2243 | 2571 | 1420 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:07PM4.68m | 4:25AM5.01m | 4:51PM4.97m | 5:09AM5.22m | 5:34PM5.21m | 5:54AM5.34m | 6:17PM5.36m | 6:40AM5.33m | 7:02PM5.39m | 7:27AM5.19m | 7:49PM5.32m | 8:18AM4.94m | 8:41PM5.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM1.16m | 10:43PM1.15m | 11:11AM0.83m | 11:32PM0.81m | 11:58AM0.57m | 00:19AM0.54m | 12:43PM0.42m | 1:06AM0.37m | 1:28PM0.39m | 1:54AM0.34m | 2:14PM0.50m | 2:42AM0.44m | 3:01PM0.71m | 3:33AM0.66m | |||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | S 12 | W 12 | W 11 | S 19 | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 21 | 21 | 177 | 112 | 7 | 57 | 7 | 28 | 87 | 476 | 1057 | 3 | 1174 | 606 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 112 | 2243 | 2571 | 1420 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 15 | W 8 | W 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 17 | WSW 14 | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 21 | 19 | — | 7 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 149 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 697 | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | WNW 7 | — | W 8 | W 4 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | W 12 | — | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SSW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 595 | 465 | 28 | 12 | 114 | — | 55 | 15 | 59 | — | 37 | 1896 | — | 955 | 960 | 1105 | 1305 | 2076 | 66 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 242 | 178 | 297 | 201 | 25 | 28 | 190 | 190 | 209 | 190 | 190 | 31 | 404 | 518 | 380 | 190 | 209 | 29 | 28 | 20 |
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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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