Mawgan Porth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks down at Mawgan Porth.

To be honest, it's a pretty flat and quiet run ahead. The first solid wave of the outlook doesn't properly show up until around the 24th of July, so we're looking at a good stretch of tiny, weak surf for the best part of a fortnight. There's nothing that's a true standout, but the best bet for a paddle is right at the end of the period.

The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

For the first week and a half, from the 10th through the 23rd of July, it's a real struggle. We're looking at mostly knee-high dribble with combined wave energy barely cracking triple digits most days. The early morning of the 10th has a small 3ft swell from the west with a 9-second period and a light easterly wind, but the energy is weak – it's surfable but very ordinary. The wind stays workable for the most part through this period, but the swell just isn't there. Saturday the 11th is even smaller, and by Sunday the 12th we're down to ankle-snappers. Most of the week after that is the same story: small, weak, and unremarkable despite some clean conditions. The 18th shows a bit of a pulse with 3ft waves from the north, but the wind is a strong cross-shore, making it a lumpy mess – more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Now, here's the glimmer of hope. On the 24th of July, Friday morning, a new swell kicks in. It's a 4ft groundswell from the west with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a solid moderate level. That's a decent amount of energy, and it's the biggest swell we've seen in the whole outlook. The catch? The wind is onshore and light, so it won't be perfect, but it's the only real window of size. By the afternoon, it's a touch bigger at 4ft, still onshore. The 25th of July, Saturday morning, keeps the energy up with 4ft swell from the west, but a moderate cross-onshore wind will make it a bit choppy.

If you're desperate for a wave, the 24th of July is the only time the swell is over 3ft with decent energy. It's not a classic, but it's the best we've got. For everything else, save your energy and wax.

Rusty.

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