Maenporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
18.8° C
1.9° 

Maenporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Maenporth surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with 365 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve had a proper look at the outlook for the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of time where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball. There’s a real gap in quality surf, so don’t get your hopes up too early.

The first real sniff of anything worth talking about doesn’t show up until the tail end of the first week. For the first few days, from the 4th through to the 11th of August, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, or it’s just flat. You’ll be staring at a lake, not a surf break. That’s a solid eight days of nothing to get excited about.

Then, around the 12th of August, we start to see a little pulse of energy. By Wednesday the 13th, Maenporth might just have something. The morning of the 13th sees a 0.9m (3ft) swell from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds, and a WNW wind blowing offshore. That’s clean, workable waves for a beginner-friendly spot. The combined energy is moderate at 174, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

Now, the 14th of August (Friday morning) keeps that 0.9m (3ft) WSW swell going, but the wind picks up to a fresh 30 km/h (19 mph) from the WSW, making it a cross-offshore breeze. It’s still clean, but that wind is strong. The energy drops a bit to 130 (moderate). This is a better option for the more experienced who can handle a bit of chop.

If you’re looking for the absolute standout, it’s the morning of the 13th. The 0.9m (3ft) swell with the offshore wind at Maenporth is the cleanest wave we’re going to see. It’s small, but it’s a proper little wave for a beginner to get some practice on. Don’t expect anything big or powerful.

After that, the 15th and 16th of August look like another flat spell with strong winds, and then the 17th and 18th see a little bump of 0.1m (0.3ft) swell with a very long period of 19 seconds from the south. That’s a groundswell, but it’s so weak it won’t break properly at a beach break like Maenporth. It’s only for the experts on a point or reef, and even then, it’s barely a ripple.

The 19th of August is the last day in the window, with a 0.1m (0.3ft) south swell and a 15-second period. Offshore wind from the WNW, but again, it’s just a whisper.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother for the first week. The best bet is the morning of the 13th of August at Maenporth for a clean, small, beginner-friendly wave. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the only real window of quality. After that, it’s back to flatness.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts. This drought won’t last forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
7
1.3
SW
7
1.6
WSW
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.3
W
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.1
S
15
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
199
174
203
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7
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6
6
6
6
6
5
0
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5
14
6
4
3
5
4
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
35
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
5
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0
SSE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
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Wind State
cross
cross
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cross-off
High Tide
9:23AM4.66m
9:43PM4.89m
10:07AM4.54m
10:32PM4.71m
11:03AM4.38m
11:33PM4.48m
12:12PM4.25m
00:48AM4.30m
1:30PM4.23m
2:08AM4.24m
2:46PM4.35m
3:23AM4.32m
3:54PM4.60m
Low Tide
4:01PM1.03m
4:28AM1.06m
4:44PM1.21m
5:14AM1.27m
5:34PM1.44m
6:10AM1.52m
6:39PM1.66m
7:22AM1.71m
8:07PM1.75m
8:52AM1.72m
9:40PM1.55m
10:12AM1.48m
10:50PM1.18m
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5:52
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6:01
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8:59
8:57
8:55
8:53
8:52
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8:49
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Temp °C
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21
18
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Feels °C
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14
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17
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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.

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