
Surf Forecasts:
Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mother Ivey s Spot M this week:
The surf forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mother Ivey s Spot M in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a classic surf session, you’re gonna have to be patient. The whole 16-day window is a tough watch. There’s a massive gap right at the start where there’s literally nothing worth paddling out for, and that goes on for a solid week. The only spot on the menu is Mother Ivey’s Spot M, and even that’s a tough sell most days.
The first real pulse of swell shows up on the morning of Sunday, July 26, with a 7ft swell from the WNW. That’s a bit of size – maybe one for the experienced crew only, as it’s over 5ft. The combined energy hits 392 (moderate), but the real issue is the wind. It’s a fresh 22 mph cross-shore from the NW, which is going to make things lumpy and choppy. Not the clean, lined-up waves you dream about. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-off wind, and the energy is up to 431, but that wind is still strong at 19 mph. It’s a shame, because the size is there.
Monday morning, July 27, is actually the closest we get to a decent call. You’ve got a 3ft swell from the W, a light 6 mph cross-off breeze from the WNW, and the combined energy sits at 157 (weak). The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is about 2°F warmer than average for the time of year – nothing crazy, just a touch comfortable. It’s clean, it’s surfable, but just very ordinary. This is your best bet, but don’t expect fireworks.
After that, the swell drops away again. We get a little spike on August 3 with some 5ft swell from the WSW and moderate energy up to 301, but the wind is messy cross-shore, and the quality is poor. The end of the run on August 4 and 5 has some 5ft to 5ft swell from the W and WNW, and the winds go cross-off, so it cleans up. The period is short though (7 seconds), so it’s not going to have much grunt. It’s just clean but weak.
Honestly, if you’re set on getting wet, the Monday morning of July 27 is the only time I’d even think about it. For the rest, the best description is “poor surf conditions” again and again. The swell direction is mostly W or WNW, which is fine for this spot, but the wind and the lack of consistent size just kill it.
Stay patient, brother. Sometimes the ocean just needs a break.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). 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 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 7 | WSW 10 |
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6 | 7 | 212 | 392 | 390 | 251 | 94 | 86 | 108 | 79 | 57 | 55 | 38 | 51 | 54 | 42 | 55 | 37 | 27 | 195 | 587 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:21PM4.80m | 3:52AM4.82m | 4:19PM5.06m | 4:45AM5.10m | 5:07PM5.39m | 5:28AM5.40m | 5:47PM5.73m | 6:06AM5.69m | 6:24PM6.04m | 6:42AM5.94m | 6:58PM6.28m | 7:15AM6.11m | 7:32PM6.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10AM2.18m | 9:47PM2.07m | 10:13AM1.97m | 10:43PM1.80m | 11:03AM1.67m | 11:29PM1.48m | 11:44AM1.35m | 00:08AM1.17m | 12:21PM1.06m | 00:44AM0.91m | 12:55PM0.82m | 1:18AM0.71m | 1:28PM0.67m | 1:50AM0.60m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | SW 11 | — | W 16 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
5 | 7 | 5 | — | 5 | 251 | 94 | 35 | 108 | 79 | 57 | 55 | 38 | 51 | 54 | 42 | 55 | 37 | 27 | 41 | 587 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 4 | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — |
6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 62 | 86 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 7 | — |
20 | 48 | 212 | 392 | 390 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 195 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 390 | 530 | 794 | 245 | 95 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 57 | 73 | 57 | 73 | 73 | 56 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
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Information about the Mother Ivey s Spot M Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mother Ivey s Spot M provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mother Ivey s Spot M can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mother Ivey s Spot M 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 (Mother Ivey s Spot M) 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 Mother Ivey s Spot M 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.
Mother Ivey s Spot M is 6 km (4 miles) from Padstow. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Padstow. Padstow has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










