Mawgan Porth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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