Pendower Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks down at Pendower Beach. To be straight up with you, it's a pretty quiet picture overall. The first proper surf doesn't show up until Friday the 10th, so you're looking at a solid few days of flat, glassy water before that.

From Tuesday the 7th through to Thursday the 9th, it's all but flat. A few tiny pulses of energy here and there, but nothing you'd bother paddling out for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Friday the 10th finally sees some life, with a small 3ft swell pushing in from the ESE in the afternoon. The period is short at 5 seconds, so it's going to be weak and pretty crumbly. The wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so the quality is poor. Combined energy is a measly 55, so don't get your hopes up.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday morning sees the swell pick up to 4ft from the ESE, with a moderate cross-shore wind. The combined energy hits 101, which is still weak but at least some power. By Sunday the 12th, the swell is up to 5ft from the E, with a period of 7 seconds and energy of 250. That's got a bit more grunt, but the cross-shore wind (25 km/h) is going to chop it up, making it a messy session.

Here’s where it gets a bit more interesting but also challenging. From Monday the 13th through Thursday the 16th, the swell stays fairly consistent, running between 5ft and 6ft from the ESE. The period sits around 6 to 8 seconds. The problem is the wind. It's mostly a fresh to strong cross-onshore, making for lumpy, messy conditions. This is not the clean, peeling wave we all dream about. Honestly, with that onshore wind and a beach setup, it looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.

The best of the bunch, if you can call it that, might be Wednesday the 15th afternoon. The swell is 5ft from the ESE, but the wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the WNW (20 km/h). That will clean it up significantly, giving you some tidy lined-up sets. The combined energy is 222, so there's enough push for a decent ride if you're an experienced surfer. Anything over 5ft can be too much for beginners here.

After that, things drop away again. Friday the 17th sees the swell drop to 1.0ft, and by Saturday the 18th, it's tiny 1.0ft waves with clean offshore winds—good for a longboard or a beginner's first session, but nothing for a proper session. The rest of the week stays tiny.

So, the standout? It has to be Wednesday afternoon, the 15th of July. That's your window. Swell from the ESE, 5ft, with clean conditions thanks to that offshore wind. It won't be perfect, but it'll be the best you’ll see. Keep in mind the swell direction (ESE) is not the ideal SSW for this spot, which takes the shine off a bit.

Rusty.

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