Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let's see what we've got for the next couple of weeks. It's a pretty quiet outlook overall, but there are a few little windows if you're patient.

Look, I'll level with you. The first week or so is going to be a real test of patience. We're looking at a long stretch from now all the way through to around the 10th of July where the swell is just tiny, mostly around 0.3ft to 1ft. You'd be floating out there on a log. The water temperature is sitting at about 63°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're waiting for a ripple.

The first proper sign of life shows up around the 10th of July. Friday afternoon at Maenporth might see a little bump up to 3ft from the east, with a period of 6 seconds. It's not going to be world-class, but with a clean, cross-off breeze, it'll be rideable. The energy is still weak (80), but at least it's something. The real test comes over that weekend. Saturday the 11th has some lumpier conditions with a cross-onshore wind, pushing up to 4ft to 4ft from the east and moderate wave energy (137-142). It'll be a bit choppy, but the afternoon session on Saturday might clean up enough to be a paddle and worth it for getting wet.

Now, for the more experienced crew, things get a bit more interesting but also a lot messier. From the 12th of July through the middle of the month, the swell actually comes up properly solid for once We're looking at some solid east swell hitting 7ft to 8ft, with energy jumping up to 659 over a couple of storms\n\nBut here's the catch: the wind is going to be honking straight onshore from the east a solid 22 mph or more. That's going to make it lumpy, choppy, and frankly, a bit of a mess at Maenporth. For a spot that's already sheltered, this setup is going to be tough for a paddle surf. Honestly, with that kind of onshore wind and solid swell, this looks a lot more interesting for the kite surfers than for a traditional paddle board. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it won't be the most powerful wave, but it'll be plenty full-on.

After that windy period, the end of the run seems to drop right off again. By the 17th of July, the swell crumbles back down to 2ft and less, with the wind staying messy. There's really no standout session on offer here. If you're a beginner, the small, clean window on the 10th might be your best bet, just to bob around. For everyone else, keep an eye on the weekend of the 11th-12th for something with a bit of push, even if it's a battle with the wind.

Keep your chin up, it’s better than a flat spell. This is just the way it goes around here sometimes. The forecasts can always change for the better.

Stay tuned,
Rusty

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