Surf Forecasts:
Mawgan Porth surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawgan Porth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s keep it real. This is a proper drought, a long, quiet stretch for the next two weeks. The biggest thing is the massive wait for anything half-decent, so don't get amped up for a quick fix.
The only glimmer of a wave comes on Tuesday, July 28th, and it’s a real tease. The water is at 65°F, which is a noticeable 3°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s the only good news.
Mawgan Porth has a tiny 2ft swell rolling in from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 55. It’s small, it’s weak, and the conditions are just “surfable” at best. The wind is glassy from the WSW, which is a major positive as it will keep the surface clean. But honestly, on a river break with this little juice, it’s a beginner-only session. Don’t expect any power.
Then it dies. We hit a massive gap. From Wednesday, July 29th all the way through to Monday, August 10th, the forecast is a write-off. We’re talking poor surf conditions, onshore winds, and cross-shore chop. There’s nothing to recommend. The swell tries to push through on the 3rd and 4th of August, with a bit more energy, but the wind is a mess and it’s still tiny.
The only other thing to note is the spike on Monday, August 10th. The swell jumps to 6ft from the west, and the combined energy kicks up to a strong 533. But the wind is onshore and cross-onshore, making it a total mess. This is a big, blown-out, choppy mess. It’s honestly more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.
After that, the swell drops back but stays over 5ft through the 12th of August. With the wind still onshore and cross-onshore, it’s going to be a close-out, wild, and ugly day. The 12th of August morning sees a 7ft swell from the WSW with strong energy, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s a marginal, questionable call at best. The afternoon is a straight-up onshore disaster.
So, the bottom line: there is no standout here. The best on offer is that tiny, glassy session on Tuesday, July 28th. After that, it’s a 13-day stretch of nothing. A blank run like this is more normal for the area during a quiet summer pattern. Keep your board waxed, check back in, and hope the forecasts change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 11 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | N 5 |
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 kJ | 50 | 48 | 88 | 40 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 35 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 18 | 42 | 26 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | N 5 | NNW 5 | SW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 50 | 48 | — | 40 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 35 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 42 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | — | WNW 4 | W 11 | WSW 10 | N 4 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | 19 | — | 21 | — | 6 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 27 | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | NW 3 | — | NW 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 88 | — | 28 | 19 | — | 6 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 221 | 43 | 237 | 276 | 48 | 49 | 277 | 49 | 49 | 66 | 49 | 63 | 49 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 491 | 465 | 807 | 393 |
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