Surf Forecasts:
Mawgan Porth surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawgan Porth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but don’t get your hopes up early. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Friday the 7th of August, so we’re looking at a solid two-week gap with no surf worth paddling out for. It’s a long, dry spell, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Overall Pattern:
The whole period is plagued by poor surf conditions. Almost every day is written off with messy, choppy, or onshore wind. The swell is tiny and weak for the first fortnight, with combined energy readings barely cracking 100 (like 34 to 57) – that’s weak, dribbly stuff. The one day that has a bit more grunt is Sunday the 26th of July, with a 7ft swell from the WNW, but it’s blown out by a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore wind, making it a lumpy mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.
The Only Standout – Friday 7th August:
The first real glimmer of hope lands on Friday the 7th of August. Now, this is a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The morning is the call. At Mawgan Porth, we’ve got a 4ft swell pushing in from the WSW. The wind? Glassy. Absolutely glassy. That’s a major positive – you’ll get clean, smooth faces. The swell period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit wind-swell-ish, but combined energy hits 164 (moderate), so there’s enough push to get a few fun ones. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 64°, so it’s comfortable. Crowds are possible here, but with this much of a dry spell, everyone will be keen.
Saturday 8th August – A Quick Look:
The Saturday morning, also at Mawgan Porth, has a bigger swell – 6ft from the WSW with a combined energy of 564 (strong). That’s a lot of grunt for a beach/river break. The wind is light cross-shore, which is decent, but this is more for experienced surfers as it’s over 5ft. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit crumbly. It’s a solid backup if the Friday doesn’t deliver, but the glassy Friday morning is the one to circle on the calendar.
Stay patient, lads. We’ve got a long wait, but that Friday morning glass-off could be a winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 4 | W 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 15 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 48 | 247 | 392 | 400 | 232 | 89 | 65 | 106 | 41 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 64 | 42 | 29 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:08PM4.63m | 2:43AM4.60m | 3:17PM4.73m | 3:48AM4.75m | 4:15PM4.98m | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34PM2.18m | 9:07AM2.15m | 9:44PM2.04m | 10:10AM1.95m | 10:41PM1.78m | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | W 16 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 232 | 89 | 36 | 106 | 41 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 64 | 42 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | N 5 | W 5 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 65 | 2 | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 48 | 247 | 392 | 400 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 771 | 486 | 393 | 393 | 537 | 866 | 126 | 131 | 7 | 66 | 0 | 22 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 0 | 49 | 216 | 277 | |
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