Mawgan Porth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.47° N 5.04° W

Mawgan Porth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mawgan Porth sea temperature is
17.8°C
2.0° 

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


Mawgan Porth surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,092 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 18th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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1
0
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1
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3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
8
1.7
W
13
1.8
W
12
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
8
2.2
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
15
1.6
W
14
1.5
W
13
1.2
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
639
755
569
972
930
555
454
1069
651
457
338
235
220
133
85
161
221
397
1033
799
432
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
35
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
NNW
10
NE
10
SE
5
NE
10
ESE
20
ESE
0
NE
10
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Wind State
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
9:51PM5.16m
10:10AM5.00m
10:36PM4.66m
11:04AM4.55m
11:45PM4.25m
12:32PM4.27m
1:32AM4.14m
2:18PM4.38m
3:01AM4.42m
3:27PM4.79m
3:54AM4.87m
4:12PM5.29m
Low Tide
3:42PM1.48m
3:59AM1.78m
4:26PM1.95m
4:48AM2.22m
5:31PM2.37m
6:09AM2.55m
7:16PM2.54m
8:00AM2.53m
8:53PM2.31m
9:19AM2.19m
9:52PM1.88m
10:09AM1.72m
10:34PM1.39m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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