
Surf Forecasts:
Mawgan Porth surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawgan Porth over the next 16 days.
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | SW 21 | W 8 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | WSW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | N 5 |
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127 | 95 | 51 | 67 | 41 | 40 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 45 | 28 | 13 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | 5:09PM6.25m | 5:38AM6.26m | 6:02PM6.60m | 6:29AM6.48m | 6:51PM6.84m | 7:17AM6.57m | 7:38PM6.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | 11:38PM0.54m | 12:01PM0.49m | 00:31AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.07m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:07AM0.06m | |||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | W 11 | N 5 | N 5 | W 10 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | N 5 |
127 | 95 | 51 | 31 | 41 | 40 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 45 | 28 | 13 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 12 | N 4 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | WSW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 9 |
1 | 26 | 9 | 67 | 41 | 26 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 16 | — | SW 16 | — | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
6 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | 10 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 23 | 42 | 23 | — | — | 41 | — | — | 22 | 12 | — | — | 14 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 393 | 386 | 593 | 216 | 130 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 37 | 38 |
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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.
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