Perranporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.35° N 5.16° W

Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perranporth sea temperature is
18.3° 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with N 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 (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough outlook for the next fortnight. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°, but that’s about the only easy thing going for us. We’ve got a long gap of nothing but poor conditions right through the end of August and into the first few days of September. The swell is there, but it’s almost always paired with a cross-onshore wind that just messes it up, especially for a fairly exposed beach break like Perranporth. The combined energy values are all over the place, from weak (16) right up to strong (638), but the wind comment keeps reading “poor surf conditions.” It’s a real shame.

There is a brief glimmer very late in the period. On the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September, we get a short window of glassy conditions with no wind. The swell is tiny, only 2 ft from the west with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (53), so it’s barely moving. It’s not worth paddling out for, but it’s a sign the pattern might be shifting.

The only real standout that might be worth a look is the morning of Friday, the 4th of September. The forecast shows a 5 ft west swell with a period of 8 seconds, and a gentle cross-shore wind. The combined energy is moderate (296). It’s still a “marginal” call, but it’s the best we’ve got in the whole run. The crowds are “sometimes” a problem here, so you might have to share the leftovers. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window where the wind isn’t completely against us.

So, to sum it up: there’s a whole lot of nothing for the first week and a half, then a very slim chance on the morning of the 4th of September. Keep your eye on the forecast, because it can’t stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Direction
Period (s)
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W
9
0.8
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8
0.5
W
8
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W
10
0.5
W
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
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WSW
13
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9
0.3
WNW
10
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10
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9
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9
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SSW
7
0.8
SW
7
1.1
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8
1.9
WNW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
119
90
32
44
40
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39
38
8
17
7
20
49
42
39
99
62
142
449
239
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
15
E
15
NNE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
35
E
35
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35
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35
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SSW
30
S
30
SE
35
SW
40
WSW
40
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
4:59AM5.18m
5:16PM5.57m
5:34AM5.56m
5:50PM5.96m
Low Tide
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
11:16AM1.23m
11:39PM0.98m
11:50AM0.85m
00:12AM0.64m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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17
13
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11
9
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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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