Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,031 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with E 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 (Nov 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 572 | 407 | 193 | 69 | 53 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 83 | 499 | 737 | 1075 | 435 | 154 | 603 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:10AM4.17m | 2:26PM4.64m | 2:59AM4.37m | 3:13PM4.79m | 3:39AM4.57m | 3:53PM4.89m | 4:13AM4.74m | 4:28PM4.93m | 4:45AM4.87m | 5:01PM4.91m | 5:17AM4.95m | 5:33PM4.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM1.45m | 8:27AM1.58m | 9:07PM1.21m | 9:24AM1.30m | 9:55PM1.02m | 10:10AM1.06m | 10:35PM0.89m | 10:51AM0.90m | 11:12PM0.83m | 11:29AM0.83m | 11:46PM0.85m | 12:04PM0.84m | 00:17AM0.91m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:43 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 312 | 314 | 228 | 119 | 81 | 48 | 71 | 64 | 78 | 49 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 142 | 293 | 196 | 122 | 121 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | W 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | S 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 154 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | S 13 | — | — | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | W 8 | — | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 9 | 17 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 572 | 407 | 193 | 69 | 53 | 18 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 83 | 499 | 737 | 1075 | 435 | 48 | 603 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 81 | 179 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 201 | 19 | 23 | 180 | 180 | 420 | 182 | 226 | 226 | 226 | 179 |
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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).
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