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Maenporth Surf Forecast
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Maenporth surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Maenporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 10th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
71 | 77 | 27 | 309 | 311 | 203 | 127 | 60 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:53AM3.80m | 11:31PM4.02m | 12:20PM3.75m | 00:51AM4.03m | 1:34PM3.86m | 1:57AM4.19m | 2:32PM4.09m | 2:51AM4.45m | 3:22PM4.37m | 3:39AM4.74m | 4:07PM4.68m | 4:25AM5.01m | 4:51PM4.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM1.93m | 5:51AM1.94m | 6:11PM2.04m | 7:01AM1.95m | 7:26PM2.02m | 8:19AM1.80m | 8:44PM1.83m | 9:27AM1.51m | 9:49PM1.51m | 10:22AM1.16m | 10:43PM1.15m | 11:11AM0.83m | 11:32PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 12 | E 5 | NNW 9 | E 7 | NW 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 73 | 47 | 27 | 8 | 311 | 14 | 127 | 60 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 616 | 297 | 21 | 63 | 49 | 14 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | W 11 | NNW 7 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | E 6 | W 9 | SSW 18 | W 12 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | E 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 30 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | W 11 | S 13 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | W 12 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 7 | NE 5 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | W 17 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 21 | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | NNE 3 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | N 4 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 71 | 77 | 4 | 309 | — | 203 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 42 | 514 | 629 | 857 | 36 | 268 | 8 | — | 38 | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 219 | 260 | 260 | 370 | 19 | 113 | 0 | 269 | 732 | 592 | 512 | 971 | 297 | 92 | 540 | 216 | 25 | 201 | 262 | 232 |
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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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