Marazion surf break

Marazion surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 BST
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Marazion surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Marazion sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marazion this week:

The surf forecast for Marazion over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marazion in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
14
2.3
W
13
2.5
WNW
12
2.3
W
12
1.7
W
11
2
SW
6
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
831
1751
1725
1406
682
321
698
931
1892
4994
3145
1647
955
716
641
1190
786
520
570
464
245
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
WNW
35
W
25
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
40
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SE
30
SE
5
SW
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
E
20
ENE
30
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:51PM5.59m
6:15AM5.54m
6:38PM5.60m
7:04AM5.43m
7:26PM5.51m
7:54AM5.23m
8:18PM5.33m
8:48AM4.98m
9:13PM5.11m
9:47AM4.71m
10:14PM4.88m
10:53AM4.50m
11:22PM4.70m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.73m
00:42AM0.69m
1:02PM0.75m
1:30AM0.72m
1:50PM0.86m
2:20AM0.84m
2:38PM1.06m
3:11AM1.04m
3:30PM1.30m
4:07AM1.28m
4:26PM1.55m
5:10AM1.49m
5:31PM1.74m
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:02
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:10
1
1
1
11
2
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
17
17
16
17
18
20
22
21
5
5
4
5
6
7
6
6
5
9
10
9
12
13
12
16
17
16
20
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
2.3
W
12
1.7
W
11
1
WNW
10
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
1.2
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
831
3
3
1406
682
214
17
16
758
4994
3145
1647
955
716
641
1190
786
520
570
464
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SE
4
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3
4
7
7
6
7
11
10
9
21
75
21
9
10
6
19
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSW
14
0.5
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
3
5
3
1
20
13
7
7
19
19
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
8
2.3
W
13
2.5
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
4
2
SW
6
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
1.2
SSW
6
1
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
0.3
NNE
3
Energy kJ
295
1751
1725
25
321
698
931
1892
110
42
13
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
206
551
206
8
43
571
528
586
207
207
207
8
8
13
145
8
8
6
0
6
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Marazion Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Marazion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Marazion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marazion 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 (Marazion) 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 Marazion 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 Marazion, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Penryn, The Lizard and Falmouth.

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