Mother Ivey s Spot M Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.55° N 5.02° W

Mother Ivey s Spot M Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mother Ivey s Spot M sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.0° 

Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. The surf forecast for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag, with a slow start and a few flickers of hope if you're patient. We're looking at Mother Ivey's Spot M, and honestly, the first week is a grind. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit, but that's about the only easy thing.

The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th have tiny, short-period wind swell with cross-onshore and cross-shore winds, making for poor, choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out. Wednesday the 12th afternoon shows a glimmer with a glassy 3 ft swell from the west (9-second period), and the combined energy is moderate (139). The conditions are glassy, so it's surfable, but the waves are "very ordinary." It's a tiny window for a grovel session.

Thursday the 13th through to the weekend of the 17th and 18th is a real struggle. The swell bumps up a bit, around 3 ft to 4 ft, and the combined energy gets into the moderate range (267, 276), but the wind is a constant problem. It's mostly cross-on or cross-shore, and at times fresh (19 mph), making it choppy and lumpy. On the 17th and 18th, we get some clean conditions with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is tiny, just 1 ft to 3 ft, and the energy is weak. Not enough push for a proper ride.

Then we hit a big gap. From the 19th through to the 22nd, it's all poor surf conditions with small, weak swell and onshore winds. A real doldrum period.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. On the 23rd of August, a big pulse of swell arrives. We're talking 10 ft swell from the west-northwest with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1436, which is strong to very strong. Sunday morning will be choppy with cross-onshore winds, but by Sunday afternoon, the wind shifts to cross-offshore from the west-northwest at 16 mph, giving us clean conditions. The swell drops to 8 ft, but that's still a serious size. This is expert territory, as it's well over 8 ft. For the experienced crew, this is the standout session of the whole forecast. It's a big, powerful, clean swell, but it's a long way out, so treat it as a promising but not guaranteed call.

After that, the 24th and 25th see the swell drop back down to small, weak waves with moderate cross-shore winds. The 25th does have a very long-period swell (15 seconds) from the west, but the height is only 2 ft, so it's all period and no power. The combined energy is moderate (308), but at this size, it's a tough one to make work.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a no-go, with a long gap of poor conditions. The only real standout is the Sunday, the 23rd of August, for the big-wave hunters. If you're an expert and you can wait, that's the one to circle. For everyone else, it's a case of checking back next week—forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this quiet forever.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
W
13
0.6
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
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11
1.1
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10
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10
1.1
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9
1.2
WNW
9
1
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8
1
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7
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.9
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
23
33
20
13
85
123
110
175
267
237
181
199
227
136
89
100
74
54
38
34
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
15
NE
15
SE
15
SE
10
E
5
NNE
5
NW
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
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N
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NNW
25
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
4:10PM5.77m
4:42AM5.86m
5:08PM6.29m
5:35AM6.28m
5:57PM6.74m
6:22AM6.61m
6:42PM7.05m
7:04AM6.79m
7:23PM7.16m
7:44AM6.81m
8:03PM7.06m
8:23AM6.66m
8:41PM6.78m
Low Tide
10:05AM1.37m
10:41PM1.03m
11:05AM0.91m
11:36PM0.55m
11:55AM0.48m
00:24AM0.17m
12:40PM0.17m
1:07AM-0.04m
1:21PM0.03m
1:46AM-0.07m
2:00PM0.06m
2:24AM0.09m
2:37PM0.26m
3:00AM0.40m
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Feels °C
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25
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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.

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