Perranporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.35° N 5.16° W

Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perranporth sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.6° 

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


Perranporth surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, W swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. I've got a sobering one for you today. Let's be straight with each other: this outlook is a rough one for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at Perranporth, and honestly, the conditions are going to be a struggle for the vast majority of the forecast period.

The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick winter suit. But that's about the only good news.

Right now, and for the next several days, it's a write-off. The wind is onshore and howling, the swell is a messy, short-period affair, and wave energy is weak to moderate. For instance, on Wednesday morning the 19th, we have a 4ft swell from the WNW, but it's blown out by a 16 mph onshore wind, and the combined energy is only 258 (weak). Wednesday afternoon is even worse with a 4ft swell and a 6-second period, a total energy of just 195. This pattern of poor surf continues all the way through to the end of August. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is often gutless. There's a small window on the morning of Monday the 24th where the wind goes cross-offshore from the East at 16 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft. It'll be clean, but you won't be able to do anything.

The first real, but still compromised, pulse comes on the morning of Wednesday the 26th. We'll see a 7ft swell from the W, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is onshore again from the WNW at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 487 (moderate). That's a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not one for the beginners—7ft with onshore wind is a battle.

There's a glimmer of hope late in the first week of September. The morning of Monday the 31st of August sees the biggest swell of the forecast: an 8ft groundswell from the W with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1277 (strong). However, the wind is onshore from the NW at 19 mph. This is strictly for the experts only. The size is there, the energy is there, but the wind is going to make it a beast. It's not a day to be learning.

The wind continues to be the main issue. Periods of light cross-offshore winds pop up on the 28th and 29th of August, but the swell is small and the period is short.

So, the bottom line: there is no standout day. The best you can hope for is a clean but tiny wave on the 24th, or a big, angry, onshore slop on the 31st for the experienced crew. For the rest of the period, it's a persistent run of poor quality. Given that Perranporth is a fairly consistent beach break, it's a bit of a rough spell, but it won't last forever. In this kind of wind and swell, with the beach setup, you might honestly have more fun looking at this for a kite session than a paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WNW
9
1.3
W
6
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W
8
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W
9
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9
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9
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8
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5
0.5
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8
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6
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9
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WSW
14
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14
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14
0.3
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9
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9
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8
0.4
WNW
10
0.7
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
122
588
759
627
287
136
73
33
80
36
25
19
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14
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34
102
225
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
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30
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30
WNW
25
NW
15
N
25
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25
NNW
15
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25
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15
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20
NNE
20
NNE
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NE
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N
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:08AM5.28m
10:29PM5.07m
10:52AM4.83m
11:20PM4.59m
11:51AM4.44m
00:32AM4.24m
1:16PM4.23m
2:06AM4.17m
2:47PM4.35m
3:25AM4.40m
3:52PM4.70m
4:18AM4.77m
4:39PM5.13m
Low Tide
4:23PM1.44m
4:45AM1.69m
5:10PM1.88m
5:37AM2.10m
6:16PM2.23m
6:55AM2.37m
7:50PM2.36m
8:32AM2.35m
9:20PM2.18m
9:47AM2.05m
10:19PM1.81m
10:37AM1.64m
11:02PM1.39m
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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.

Perranporth is 9 km (6 miles) from Newquay. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newquay. Newquay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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