Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,592 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what Maenporth has in store for the coming weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
First thing to note, the water temp is doing its thing, nothing too out of the ordinary for this time of year.
We're kicking off on Monday the 7th with some proper action. The morning is looking solid with a 7ft WSW swell, grinding in with a 13-second period. The combined energy is pumping (1433), and we've got a moderate offshore breeze cleaning it right up. It's a bit of a beast for the beginners, but for the rest of us, that's a Monday morning worth getting out of bed for. The afternoon drops a touch to 7ft but stays clean.
Now, here's the thing about Maenporth – it's often crowded on days like this, so expect some company in the water. Also, it's an inconsistent spot and a bit sheltered, so you've got to pick your moments. This is one of those moments.
The next few days are flat. Tuesday the 8th through to Thursday the 10th is a write-off with barely a ripple and poor conditions across the board.
Then we get a little pulse on Friday the 11th morning. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the WSW with a 9-second period and a gentle offshore wind. The energy's moderate (441). It's not the monster we had on Monday, but it'll be a fun, clean wave for those who can get out.
After that, it's a long, dry spell. From Saturday the 12th all the way through to Friday the 18th, it's a big fat zero on the surf front. Tiny waves, bad winds, and plenty of nothing.
There is a blip on the radar for Saturday the 19th morning. We've got a chunky 10ft WSW swell rolling in with a 10-second period. That's big, powerful stuff (1367) and only for the experts. It's coming with a moderate offshore breeze, so it'll be clean, but that size at a spot like this is a serious undertaking.
For the rest of the run into the 22nd, it's back to the flat spell.
So, the standout is clear: Monday the 7th morning is the one to circle. Big, clean, and full of energy. The second option is the smaller, cleaner pulse on Friday the 11th morning. As for that big lump on the 19th, keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath this far out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | S 15 | WSW 6 | S 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
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 kJ | 1430 | 1145 | 0 | 250 | 98 | 0 | 90 | 78 | 40 | 60 | 70 | 0 | 436 | 223 | 102 | 4 | 140 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:45PM4.29m | 3:31AM4.17m | 3:55PM4.59m | 4:34AM4.43m | 4:52PM4.92m | 5:23AM4.68m | 5:38PM5.20m | 6:03AM4.89m | 6:19PM5.38m | 6:40AM5.02m | 6:56PM5.44m | 7:14AM5.08m | 7:32PM5.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM1.88m | 9:38PM1.55m | 10:05AM1.57m | 10:44PM1.14m | 11:03AM1.17m | 11:35PM0.76m | 11:50AM0.81m | 00:19AM0.49m | 12:33PM0.54m | 00:59AM0.35m | 1:12PM0.41m | 1:37AM0.36m | 1:49PM0.41m | 2:12AM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | S 13 |
| kJ | 1430 | 1145 | 924 | 250 | 98 | — | 430 | 158 | 79 | 60 | 19 | 561 | 436 | 223 | 102 | 140 | 122 | 350 | 275 | 198 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | — | SW 11 | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | S 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 90 | 78 | 40 | 21 | 9 | — | 5 | — | — | 16 | 54 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | SW 13 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 333 | 528 | 670 | — | 262 | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 140 | — | — | — | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 23 | 170 | 201 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 172 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 176 | 28 | 201 | 172 | 28 |
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