Perranporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.35° N 5.16° W

Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perranporth sea temperature is
16.3° C
0.7° 

Perranporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Perranporth surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perranporth this week:

The surf forecast for Perranporth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perranporth in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perranporth over the next 16 days.


G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a tough one for Perranporth. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long, stubborn stretch of tiny, weak waves and wonky winds, and it’s not until the very end that we finally see a pulse of something worth paddling out for.

The first recommendation doesn’t come until the afternoon of Thursday, 10 July, and even then it’s nothing to get excited about. Friday morning, 10 July, sees a tiny 3ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds and light ENE winds making for clean conditions. The combined energy is only 136 (weak), and the waves are surfable but very ordinary. It’s small, it’s weak, but it’s clean. Same story Friday afternoon, with a touch less size at 3ft. Saturday, 11 July, is even smaller. The morning offers a 2ft west swell, 10-second period, ENE wind, and clean but tiny surf. The afternoon sees a shift to a 3ft northwest swell with a short 6-second period, which is just poor.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Sunday, 12 July, right through to the morning of Thursday, 24 July, there’s nothing worth paddling for. The waves are either flat, blown out, or cross-onshore and choppy. A lot of these days see strong offshore winds from the east, but the swell is utterly pathetic—0.3ft, 0.7ft, 1ft tops. The energy readings are in the low 20s and 30s, which is about as weak as it gets. Mid-week from 15 July, the wind swings onshore and the swell stays tiny. That stretch of 12 days is a write-off.

Now, here’s the one glimmer. On the morning of Friday, 24 July, we get a sudden spike. A 6ft swell from the west-northwest, with a short 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 242 (moderate). The wind is a glassy 5 km/h from the north-northwest. That’s glassy conditions. The waves will be a bit bumpy and short-period, but clean. At 6ft, it’s a solid size for intermediates, though the short period means it’ll be a bit walled and maybe a bit of a wrestle, especially at a beach break. But for a place that’s been flat for nearly two weeks, this is the standout. It’s the only day in the whole outlook that’s worth a serious look. Keep in mind it’s late in the forecast, so some uncertainty remains, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Water temperature? It’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds at Perranporth are always a possibility, and on that Friday morning with glassy conditions, you’ll likely have company. But for the first surfable wave in a fortnight, it might be worth the fight.

That’s it from me. A long, flat run, and then one morning to make it count. Stay keen.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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WNW
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
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W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
9
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10
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NNW
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6
0.8
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6
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SW
21
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0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
W
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
108
110
127
95
52
67
48
76
41
18
27
15
15
12
31
31
31
16
15
14
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ESE
25
E
25
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30
ENE
30
E
35
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20
ESE
25
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
12:41PM5.07m
1:13AM5.19m
1:52PM5.14m
2:26AM5.28m
3:02PM5.37m
3:35AM5.50m
4:06PM5.71m
4:37AM5.81m
5:04PM6.09m
5:32AM6.09m
5:56PM6.43m
6:23AM6.30m
6:46PM6.67m
Low Tide
6:32AM1.43m
7:01PM1.54m
7:41AM1.44m
8:15PM1.45m
8:53AM1.32m
9:29PM1.21m
10:02AM1.07m
10:35PM0.86m
11:03AM0.75m
11:34PM0.50m
11:57AM0.46m
00:27AM0.21m
12:47PM0.24m
1:17AM0.04m
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9:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Perranporth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Perranporth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Perranporth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Perranporth 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 (Perranporth) 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 Perranporth 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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