Maenporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.07° W

Maenporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maenporth sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.8° 

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


Maenporth surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, WSW swell with 268 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.3
WSW
19
0.1
SW
12
2
W
14
1.8
W
13
1.4
W
12
1
E
5
0.7
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
5
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
8
7
3
7
3
3
73
6
0
0
0
45
19
19
11
8
2
16
4
4
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
W
5
SE
5
S
5
SSW
10
N
5
NE
5
ESE
5
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
10
NE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
SE
10
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
25
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
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on
glassy
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cross-off
cross
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on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:54PM3.77m
1:40AM3.54m
2:17PM3.82m
2:55AM3.68m
3:21PM4.03m
3:50AM3.94m
4:10PM4.30m
4:33AM4.24m
4:49PM4.60m
5:09AM4.54m
5:23PM4.88m
5:41AM4.82m
5:55PM5.13m
Low Tide
6:59PM2.39m
7:34AM2.43m
9:09PM2.30m
9:29AM2.24m
10:13PM1.99m
10:24AM1.90m
10:53PM1.63m
11:03AM1.53m
11:27PM1.27m
11:38AM1.18m
00:00AM0.94m
12:12PM0.86m
00:33AM0.66m
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7:23
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
16
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19
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18
16
12
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13
19
17
12
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12
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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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