Perranporth surf break

Perranporth surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 GMT
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Perranporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Perranporth sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perranporth this week:

The surf forecast for Perranporth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perranporth in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 15th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perranporth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
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1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
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0
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
2.1
WSW
2.1
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.3
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)81011121211111211111312101816161615131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59611272666337725431720139085560637256912009368604700465049047611630421675778
Wind
(km/h)
45
S
45
S
40
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
40
N
25
NNW
15
WSW
35
SSW
30
SW
20
W
20
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
WNW
30
NW
15
SSW
45
SSE
45
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
4.89
11:14PM
4.62
11:44AM
4.59
12:21AM
4.47
12:55PM
4.46
1:32AM
4.49
2:04PM
4.52
2:36AM
4.67
3:03PM
4.73
3:28AM
4.96
3:51PM
5.01
4:12AM
5.28
4:32PM
5.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:07PM
1.82
5:32AM
2.00
6:07PM
2.04
6:41AM
2.14
7:18PM
2.11
7:56AM
2.10
8:27PM
2.00
9:01AM
1.89
9:24PM
1.76
9:53AM
1.60
10:11PM
1.46
10:36AM
1.29
10:51PM
1.16
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise8:17--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14--8:12--
Sunset-4:38--4:39--4:42--4:43--4:45--4:45--4:47-
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heavy rain
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Rain (mm)
15-112176--351-231--144
Temp. °C121211111110118899108879989129
Feels °C (?)54345680031433245123-1
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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 12 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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