
Surf Forecasts:
Mawgan Porth surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, N swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period with WSW 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 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mawgan Porth in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawgan Porth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Mawgan Porth over the next couple of weeks. I gotta level with you – it’s a pretty bleak picture. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves and messy wind. There are zero standout sessions, and I wouldn’t bother waxing up for any of it.
Starting Tuesday the 14th, it’s tiny. Tuesday morning brings a weak 2ft swell from the north with a short 6-second period and combined energy of just 84. Wind is cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph, but with that size and period, it’s a dead loss. Tuesday afternoon drops right off to a glassy 0.7ft from the WSW, period a whopping 18 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s so small it’s barely a ripple. The energy is only 70.
Wednesday the 15th through the rest of the week is more of the same: 1ft to 2ft waves, mostly from the north, with energy readings in the 20s to 40s. Thursday the 16th is cloudy with a moderate breeze, and Friday the 17th morning goes glassy calm but still only 2ft. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see a bit more size, peaking at 4ft on Sunday morning from the north, but the period is only 5 seconds. That’s a weak, choppy windswell with fresh cross-shore winds at 19 mph and a combined energy of 76. It’s lumpy and messy – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Monday the 20th through Friday the 24th is a proper dry spell. We’re talking 0.7ft to 2ft swells, energy readings mostly below 50, and wind directions swinging all over the place. There’s a glassy moment on Tuesday the 21st morning with 1ft from the WNW and a 10-second period (30 energy), but it’s still tiny.
Finally, around the 25th, we see a bit of a bump. Saturday the 25th morning delivers a 2ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period and combined energy of 121 – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is onshore from the WNW at 6 mph, so it’s blown out. The afternoon is similar but with stronger onshore wind.
The 26th and 27th show the biggest swells of the period. Sunday the 26th morning has 5ft from the west with an 8-second period and energy of 372 – moderate energy. Wind is cross-on from the WNW at 19 mph, so it’s lumpy. Monday the 27th morning pushes to 7ft from the west (energy 520), but again, cross-on wind at 9 mph and a short 8-second period. That size is getting into the territory for stronger paddlers, but the conditions are poor. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th keep the size up (4ft to 7ft) but with fresh cross-onshore winds and even some light rain. The energy on the 29th morning hits 650, but it’s all wind-affected.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year with no anomaly mentioned, so nothing unusual there. Look, with zero recommendations and scores all at zero, this is a classic blank run for the area. It won’t stay poor forever, but for now, save your gas. There’s nothing worth chasing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | WSW 18 | W 10 | N 6 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | W 11 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 37 | 31 | 14 | 23 | 16 | 33 | 43 | 67 | 32 | 52 | 24 | 9 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:38AM6.26m | 6:02PM6.60m | 6:29AM6.48m | 6:51PM6.84m | 7:17AM6.57m | 7:38PM6.92m | 8:03AM6.52m | 8:23PM6.83m | 8:47AM6.34m | 9:08PM6.57m | 9:31AM6.06m | 9:52PM6.19m | 10:15AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.49m | 00:31AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.07m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:07AM0.06m | 2:22PM0.24m | 2:51AM0.21m | 3:05PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.50m | 3:48PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.88m | 4:32PM1.13m | ||||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 | N 4 | N 5 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | W 8 | N 5 |
32 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 37 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 24 | 5 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 10 |
21 | 21 | 31 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 11 | W 13 | S 5 | W 21 | W 12 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 |
31 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | SE 3 | N 5 | — |
— | — | — | 21 | — | — | 21 | 14 | — | — | 14 | 23 | 16 | 33 | 43 | 67 | 32 | — | 2 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 388 | 49 | 61 | 321 | 227 | 7 | 374 | 393 | 419 | 524 | 328 | 519 | 282 | 393 | 63 | 30 | 30 |
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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.
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