Maenporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.6° 

Maenporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Maenporth surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, folks. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for our little slice of coast.

To be straight with you, the next ten days or so are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with the wind being a real pain in the backside. It’s a tough run for the paddle crew. There’s a glimmer of hope right at the end of the month, but patience is the name of the game.

The first real highlight doesn't arrive until Sunday, the 30th of August. On the Sunday afternoon, Maenporth is looking like it could be the one. The wind is set to go light and cross-off, which is a massive tick for clean, peeling walls. The swell will be pushing a solid 10 ft from the SW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy of all that swell is a strong 1001. That’s a lot of juice, proper powerful. However, that size is well into the “experts only” territory. For the rest of us, it’ll be a show. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.

Before that, on Thursday, the 27th of August, there’s a big pulse of energy – 10 ft swell from the SSW with a combined energy of 1068 – but the wind is a messy cross-shore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The forecast does say it’s “clean” on the Thursday afternoon with a cross-off wind, but it’s also fresh, so the surface won’t be glassy. It’s a solid option for the brave, but it’s not the stand-out.

After that Sunday peak, the following week gets smaller and windier again. A few clean windows pop up, like the Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, but the swell is tiny and the wind is fresh. There’s a marginal-looking morning on the 4th of September, with a 6 ft swell and moderate cross-off wind, but it’s classified as “marginal”.

So, the call is this: if you’re an experienced surfer, the Sunday afternoon of the 30th of August is the clear winner. Big, clean, powerful SW swell at Maenporth. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The rest of the period is a write-off for quality waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
E
4
1.1
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
6
2.1
E
7
2.3
E
7
2.1
E
7
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7
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6
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SSW
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SSW
7
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1.3
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8
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8
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8
2.2
WSW
8
1.2
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
27
21
25
66
117
396
542
448
247
71
43
117
128
152
1068
537
207
545
192
43
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
E
15
NNE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
40
E
40
E
35
E
30
ESE
20
SE
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
25
SW
30
WSW
35
SW
45
WNW
40
NW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
1:34PM3.84m
2:10AM3.66m
2:46PM3.90m
3:18AM3.74m
3:48PM4.07m
4:15AM3.93m
4:39PM4.30m
5:01AM4.18m
5:20PM4.55m
5:38AM4.43m
5:56PM4.79m
6:12AM4.66m
6:27PM5.00m
Low Tide
8:10PM2.35m
8:49AM2.33m
9:53PM2.21m
10:10AM2.12m
10:48PM1.93m
10:58AM1.82m
11:27PM1.63m
11:36AM1.51m
00:00AM1.33m
12:10PM1.21m
00:32AM1.05m
12:42PM0.95m
1:03AM0.82m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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