Perranporth surf break

Perranporth surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 12 Dec 2025 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
12.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Friday (Dec 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perranporth in the next 12 days are 8.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 12th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 12th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 19th Dec)28ft (8.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
1
1
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1
0
2
2
3
0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
4.5
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
WNW
2.5
W
2.4
W
1.7
W
3.5
WSW
4
W
5.5
WNW
4.5
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)151817161413121313121314151514131213211917
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)736211646822544142557208426733612360634133032290436183151230810182929531623928159806995
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
15
SSW
25
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
35
S
40
S
30
S
20
WSW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
15
W
40
SSE
60
S
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:43AM
5.08
11:20PM
4.70
11:49AM
4.87
12:27AM
4.65
12:54PM
4.81
1:28AM
4.74
1:52PM
4.87
2:21AM
4.92
2:42PM
5.00
3:06AM
5.13
3:27PM
5.18
3:48AM
5.34
4:07PM
5.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:20PM
1.63
5:42AM
1.84
6:23PM
1.76
6:47AM
1.90
7:23PM
1.76
7:48AM
1.83
8:16PM
1.67
8:41AM
1.67
9:03PM
1.53
9:27AM
1.47
9:46PM
1.36
10:08AM
1.27
10:25PM
1.19
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise8:10--8:11--8:11--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15--
Sunset-4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16-
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
heavy rain
light rain
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111111101010111112111110101011111211121310
Feels °C (?)788654444674673257221
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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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