Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | S 11 | S 12 |
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 kJ | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 469 | 2341 | 2272 | 1625 | 1527 | 1000 | 1082 | 1390 | 2303 | 3548 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:20AM4.80m | 8:37PM4.48m | 8:56AM4.57m | 9:14PM4.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:05PM1.19m | 3:15AM1.36m | 3:39PM1.49m | 3:48AM1.64m | |||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 12 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 798 | 699 | 423 | 191 | 137 | 1593 | 1616 | — | 1527 | 1000 | 1082 | 1390 | 2303 | 3548 | 4595 | 3304 | 1897 | 1229 | 910 | 617 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 5 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 37 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 501 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1048 | — | — | — | 29 | 469 | 2341 | 2272 | 1625 | — | — | — | 392 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 176 | 25 | 24 | 53 | 420 | 27 | 108 | 190 | 190 | 175 | 20 | 176 | 188 | 232 | 246 | 216 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 18 |
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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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