Surf Forecasts:
Maenporth surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, E swell with 16 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maenporth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maenporth in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maenporth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for our corner of the coast is a bit of a challenge. I’ve looked over the numbers, and honestly, the surf is virtually non-existent for the entire forecast period. We’re looking at a long, flat run with no real swell to speak of. The only spot on the radar is Maenporth, and even it’s a tough sell.
We start off on Sunday, July 19th, with next to nothing. The swell is a pathetic 0.3ft from the south, with a combined energy of just 4 (weak). The wind is onshore from the SE at 12 mph, so it’s a write-off. That sets the tone for the whole first week. Monday through to the following weekend, the swell height barely nudges above 1ft, and the energy values are all in the single digits or low teens. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
There is a brief moment on Thursday, July 23rd, where Maenporth sees a 2ft swell from the east. The combined energy hits 23 (still weak), and the wind turns light and cross-offshore from the NNE at 3 mph in the afternoon, leaving it clean. But honestly, with a period of 5 seconds, it’s just not going to have any push. It’s a flatter-than-a-pancake day for most.
The second week, from July 25th onwards, is even more barren. Good winds – mostly offshore or cross-offshore from the NW – but there’s simply no swell to groom. The energy values are zero or near-zero for days on end. By the time we get to the end of July and into the first week of August, the wind picks up strong from the east on the 31st, making a mess of things, but it doesn’t matter because there’s still no wave energy.
So, here’s the bottom line: there is no standout session. There is no best day. The entire 16-day window is a flat spell. If you’re desperate for a splash, the most hopeful window is that Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, at Maenporth. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent and often crowded. With a 2ft wave from the east and clean conditions, you might get a knee-high ripple. For the rest of it, the board stays in the van. This is a blank run, and it’s more normal for this area to have these quiet spells in summer. Forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | S 19 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | S 16 | W 10 | S 15 | SW 14 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 |
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 kJ | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:40AM4.63m | 10:03PM5.01m | 10:29AM4.44m | 10:54PM4.73m | 11:21AM4.25m | 11:47PM4.44m | 12:16PM4.09m | 00:44AM4.18m | 1:16PM3.99m | 1:43AM3.99m | 2:15PM3.98m | 2:42AM3.90m | 3:14PM4.04m | 3:39AM3.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:00PM0.88m | 4:33AM0.99m | 4:44PM1.18m | 5:18AM1.34m | 5:30PM1.51m | 6:06AM1.68m | 6:24PM1.83m | 7:03AM1.95m | 7:35PM2.07m | 8:19AM2.10m | 9:06PM2.13m | 9:37AM2.07m | 10:18PM2.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | ESE 4 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | E 5 | E 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 12 | W 9 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | NW 5 | — | SW 14 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | E 4 | E 4 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 19 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | S 16 | — | S 15 | — | SW 14 | NW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | — | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | ESE 4 | NNW 2 | ENE 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | E 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 318 | 404 | 44 | 44 | 404 | 29 | 23 | 365 | 365 | 656 | 219 | 596 | 603 | 512 | 415 | 746 | 435 | 573 | 934 | 411 |
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