Surf Forecasts:
Millendreath surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Millendreath this week:
The surf forecast for Millendreath over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Millendreath in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Millendreath over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | ESE 4 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 94 | 73 | 50 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:28PM4.58m | 9:49AM4.31m | 10:05PM4.26m | 10:27AM4.04m | 10:46PM3.91m | 11:11AM3.75m | 11:37PM3.58m | 12:09PM3.49m | 00:44AM3.32m | 1:24PM3.33m | 2:05AM3.21m | 2:46PM3.34m | 3:26AM3.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.33m | 4:04PM0.57m | 4:24AM0.73m | 4:41PM0.96m | 5:01AM1.14m | 5:21PM1.35m | 5:43AM1.52m | 6:14PM1.71m | 6:48AM1.83m | 7:53PM1.92m | 8:47AM1.90m | 9:44PM1.78m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 18 | W 7 | S 17 | S 17 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SSW 14 | SE 5 |
1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 73 | 50 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | W 9 | S 16 | W 9 | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 4 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SSW 14 |
6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | E 4 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 9 | WNW 3 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | — |
1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 94 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 447 | 223 | 278 | 275 | 193 | 185 | 185 | 193 | 300 | 148 | 193 | 0 | 26 | 68 | 50 | 42 | 44 | 68 | 346 | 72 | 59 |
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Information about the Millendreath Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Millendreath provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Millendreath can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Millendreath 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 (Millendreath) 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 Millendreath 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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