
Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | E 5 | S 13 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | S 12 | W 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 3 | S 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 121 | 625 | 622 | 990 | 632 | 627 | 506 | 551 | 896 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:38PM4.92m | 5:06AM4.67m | 5:19PM5.12m | 5:40AM4.86m | 5:55PM5.23m | 6:13AM5.00m | 6:28PM5.24m | 6:44AM5.07m | 7:00PM5.16m | 7:15AM5.06m | 7:32PM4.99m | 7:47AM4.97m | 8:04PM4.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47AM1.18m | 11:18PM0.81m | 11:32AM0.86m | 11:59PM0.61m | 12:12PM0.65m | 00:36AM0.53m | 12:49PM0.55m | 1:11AM0.56m | 1:25PM0.58m | 1:43AM0.68m | 1:59PM0.71m | 2:14AM0.86m | 2:32PM0.92m | 2:44AM1.10m | |||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | ESE 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 16 | WSW 10 | W 13 |
191 | 89 | 3 | — | — | — | 974 | 730 | 625 | 438 | 282 | 81 | 625 | 622 | 11 | 632 | 627 | 506 | 20 | 896 | 2422 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 15 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | W 15 | SW 12 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 91 | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — |
11 | 67 | 164 | 600 | 1495 | 1492 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 121 | 163 | 344 | 990 | — | — | — | 551 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 190 | 499 | 726 | 297 | 201 | 201 | 176 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 176 | 176 | 188 | 28 | 50 | 154 | 20 | 108 | 499 | 12 |
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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.
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