
Surf Forecasts:
Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mother Ivey s Spot M this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mother Ivey s Spot M in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about Mother Ivey’s Spot M. I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day window is a real bust. There’s nothing on the menu worth paddling out for. The forecast shows poor surf conditions from July 19th all the way through to August 3rd. That’s a solid two weeks of flat, choppy, and messy. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only bright spot.
The first week is a write-off. Starting Sunday morning, July 19th, we’ve got a tiny 0.7 ft swell from the west with a weak 7-second period, and a cross-off wind from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy is just 7—barely a ripple. Afternoon gets even smaller: 0.3 ft from the southwest with a 19-second period (that’s long period but almost no height). Through Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, it’s mostly cross-onshore winds, small southwest-to-northwest swells under 3 ft, and periods under 11 seconds. The energy stays in the teens and seventies. Thursday morning, July 23rd, sees a 4 ft north swell with a 6-second period and 94 energy, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore—still choppy, no good.
Friday, July 24th, briefly offers glassy conditions in the morning with a 1.0 ft west swell at 8 seconds, but it’s too small. The afternoon turns cross-onshore again. Saturday and Sunday, July 25th–26th, bring a bit more size: Saturday is 0.3–0.7 ft, Sunday morning jumps to 5 ft from the west (6 seconds) with 206 energy, but it’s cross-shore with moderate winds and light rain. Sunday afternoon 6 ft at 7 seconds and 316 energy—still cross-shore and lumpy. Monday, July 27th, peaks at 6 ft from the west-northwest, 7 seconds, 348–369 energy, but the wind is cross-onshore or cross-shore, fresh breeze, making it choppy and messy. Nothing clean.
The second week stays poor. Tuesday, July 28th, through Friday, July 31st, sees swell dropping from 4 ft to 2 ft, with cross-on or cross-off winds. The water’s still warm, but the surf is tiny and wind-affected. A few morning sessions on July 30th and 31st have clean-looking conditions with cross-off winds, but the swell is only 2–2 ft at 9 seconds—too small to get excited about. Energy is in the 60s and 80s. Then August 1st through 3rd: a little 4 ft north swell on Saturday morning with 139 energy, but cross-shore and messy. After that it’s back to 1 ft and under.
So, nothing. Mother Ivey’s is a sheltered spot that normally gets fairly consistent surf, but this forecast is a total dud. The break is intermediate-friendly, but with no rideable swell and winds that are mostly cross or onshore, you’re better off staying home. The only silver lining: forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this flat for long. Keep an eye out, but for now, don’t bother.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 7 | SW 19 | N 5 | WNW 11 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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4 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 52 | 46 | 116 | 72 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:56PM6.29m | 10:19AM5.80m | 10:41PM5.83m | 11:06AM5.41m | 11:30PM5.36m | 11:58AM5.06m | 00:26AM4.96m | 12:59PM4.79m | 1:34AM4.70m | 2:11PM4.69m | 2:47AM4.66m | 3:21PM4.80m | 3:52AM4.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.75m | 4:20AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.14m | 5:03AM1.30m | 5:22PM1.54m | 5:51AM1.71m | 6:16PM1.91m | 6:48AM2.03m | 7:21PM2.15m | 7:57AM2.20m | 8:37PM2.21m | 9:10AM2.18m | 9:47PM2.07m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 9 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 |
39 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 11 | W 9 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | — | W 12 |
3 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
— | — | 11 | — | 24 | 43 | — | 27 | 33 | 52 | 46 | 116 | 72 | 27 | 28 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 301 | 385 | 385 | 793 | 385 | 8 | 793 | 320 | 320 | 778 | 320 | 254 | 559 | 1 | 389 | 279 | 410 | 390 | 390 | 858 |
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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.










