Surf Forecasts:
Mawgan Porth surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawgan Porth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Mawgan Porth is cookin’ up for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, I’ll be straight with you, it’s a lean spell. There’s a big ol’ gap of nothing much worthwhile for the first week and a half. We’re looking at a few tiny, weak waves from the 14th through to the 25th, but the quality is just not there. The water is a proper 66°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – a real treat if you fancy a dip, but the waves themselves are just flat and ordinary. The real interest, the only standout on the whole chart, kicks off much later.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, the 26th of July. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell coming from the west, with a moderate energy level (389). The wind is out of the southeast at 9 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which should keep the faces clean. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a wind-swell bump, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The water is still warm, but the real magic is that this is the only day with a decent surf call.
But the absolute standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Monday morning, the 27th of July. This is the real deal. The swell is pumping at 8 ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a very solid 828, so there’s plenty of grunt behind it. The wind is light from the northeast at 6 mph, keeping it cross-offshore and clean. That’s a big wave, and at 8 ft it’s pushing into expert territory – it’s not one for the groms or the weak of heart. This is for the confident crew who know what they’re doing. The quality is high, but it’s a big, powerful wave.
So, the plan is simple. Suffer through the flat spell, but be ready for the 26th for a fun warm-up, and then absolutely be on the beach for the morning of the 27th of July. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | WSW 18 | W 10 | N 6 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 8 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 |
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 kJ | 33 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 35 | 45 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 23 | 49 | 53 | 37 | 13 | 13 | 39 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 33 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 45 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | W 21 | — | SW 19 | W 19 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | — | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 35 | — | 24 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 23 | 49 | 53 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 63 | 342 | 7 | 282 | 38 | 0 | 43 | 1529 | 419 | 402 | 560 | 393 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 298 | 388 | 7 |
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