
Surf Forecasts:
Mawgan Porth surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mawgan Porth this week:
The surf forecast for Mawgan Porth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mawgan Porth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawgan Porth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Mawgan Porth. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – we’re looking at a proper dry spell here. There’s no decent surf to speak of for a solid two weeks. From now, right through until Sunday the 9th of August, it’s all pretty much a write-off. The wind’s all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell just isn’t lining up. We’ll see some small, weak, short-period windswell, but it’s all lumpy, choppy, and just not worth paddling out for. Think a lot of 2ft to 5ft stuff with poor surf conditions flagged every single session. The combined swell energy stays weak to moderate at best – a few readings between 50 and 300 – and the wind just kills it. There are a couple of glassy moments on the morning of Sunday the 2nd and again on the morning of Sunday the 9th, but the swell’s either tiny or short-period. It’s a tough run.
Now, the one true standout in this whole 16-day window is Sunday the 9th of August. That’s the day to circle. We’ve got a proper pulse of swell pushing in. Late morning through afternoon, the wave heights are hitting 8ft from the WNW, with a period of 7-8 seconds. Now, the period’s not long – it’s a short-period windswell – but the direction’s good for the spot. What makes this special is the wind. Both morning and afternoon on that Sunday, it’s glassy – calm winds and a slight air. That means clean, open faces. The combined swell energy jumps right up to 538 and then 653 – strong energy. The water temp is about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. It’s a shame this is so far out – ten days off – so treat it as a promising one but not locked in just yet. At 8ft, this is a step up in size, so it’ll be too big for beginners. It’s more in the expert zone, really, and with the crowds listed as “sometimes” at Mawgan Porth, expect a few others to have the same idea. The short period does mean the waves might be a bit crumbly and not have that long, drawn-out wall, but in the right spot on the bank, it’ll still be fun. There’s also a late mention on Monday the 10th, but the wind gets messy again. So, honestly, it’s a long wait, but that Sunday the 9th is your best bet – set your alarm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
452 | 404 | 113 | 81 | 60 | 41 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 33 | 144 | 208 | 168 | 195 | 151 | 62 | 47 | 25 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:15PM4.98m | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM1.78m | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | |||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | — | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | W 12 | N 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
5 | — | 113 | 65 | 44 | 24 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | 195 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 25 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | N 5 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 14 | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
— | — | 79 | 7 | 60 | 41 | — | 4 | — | 19 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | SW 16 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | SW 8 |
— | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | N 4 | N 3 |
452 | 404 | — | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 144 | 208 | 168 | — | 151 | 62 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 237 | 237 | 237 | 216 | 19 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 221 | 298 | 237 | 237 | 237 | 49 | 276 | 49 | 48 | 66 | 49 |
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Information about the Mawgan Porth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mawgan Porth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mawgan Porth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mawgan Porth 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 (Mawgan Porth) 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 Mawgan Porth 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 North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Mawgan Porth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Bodmin, Truro and Saint Austell.









