Perranporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.35° N 5.16° W

Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perranporth sea temperature is
17.1° C
1.4° 

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


Perranporth surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


Alright, surfers, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the next couple of weeks.

This forecast starts with a rough patch, no doubt. For the first few days, from Friday 10th July right through to the middle of the month, it’s going to be pretty bleak. You’ve got weak, small swell, almost all the time cross-off winds, and precious little energy. The combined swell energy on Friday afternoon is only 128 (moderate wave energy), and it just tails off from there. There are going to be several days in a row here where it’s just not worth paddling out – a proper dry spell.

Now, the first chance of anything half-decent creeps in around Tuesday morning, 14th July. We’re looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the north with a period of 6 seconds, but the combined energy (96) is still very weak. The afternoon eases off with some gentle offshore wind, but honestly, it’s still very ordinary.

Wednesday 15th July afternoon has the water going glassy. Calm as a lake, but the swell is a tiny 1ft from the west at 9 seconds. It’s clean, but there’s simply no push.

The second week holds a bit more promise, even if it’s not for everyone. Early morning on Thursday 23rd July, you get a 5ft west swell with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to 271 (moderate wave energy). Winds are a gentle cross-shore, creating a slight chop. It’s a marginal call, honestly, but it’s the first sign of proper size.

But the big event is shaping up for Friday the 24th of July. This is the standout if you’re an expert. We’re looking at a proper, long-period groundswell pushing in from the west. The morning has a 13ft swell at 10 seconds, swinging to 15ft at 12 seconds by the afternoon. The combined energy is monstrous – 3402 in the morning and 5203 in the afternoon. That’s strong to very strong wave energy. The wind is forecast to be fresh offshore from the southeast, which will keep the faces clean. However, let’s be real – this is way too big for beginners (over 8ft), and it’s firmly in expert territory. For a beach break like Perranporth, that long period (over 11 seconds) might make it break a bit too straight, but for those with the skill, it’s going to be a session to remember.

Saturday the 25th of July drops back to a 10ft west swell, but it goes cross-on with the wind, and the conditions look marginal and messy.

So, the one true standout on offer is Friday 24th July for the hardcore crew only. For everyone else, it’s a long wait for anything rideable.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
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N
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.1
SW
21
0.2
W
8
0.5
N
6
0.1
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19
0.8
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6
0.8
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6
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WSW
18
0.4
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10
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9
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9
0.3
W
9
0.3
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8
0.3
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9
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Energy kJ
95
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31
41
69
43
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19
15
43
40
31
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28
25
14
12
13
13
12
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
25
ENE
30
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30
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35
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25
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NNE
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10
WSW
10
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10
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20
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glassy
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cross-on
High Tide
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
7:11AM6.39m
7:33PM6.74m
7:57AM6.34m
Low Tide
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
1:34PM0.15m
2:03AM0.03m
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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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