Perranporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.35° N 5.16° W

Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perranporth in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s happening with the surf over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are flat to tiny, with a bit of a pulse showing up mid-week, but nothing to get excited about. The best window, and it’s the one real standout, is shaping up for the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. Before that, be prepared for a lot of small, choppy, or cross-shore slop.

We’ll start seeing some life on Wednesday the 12th of August, with a small west swell rolling in at Perranporth. Wednesday morning we’ve got 3ft of swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean offshore from the east. The combined energy is moderate (125). The waves are surfable, but the quality is just ordinary. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a gentle offshore from the ESE, and that 3ft west swell with a 9-second period feels a little better (139 combined energy). This is the best chance for a small, fun session in the first week.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell drop right back and shift north, with tiny 3ft waves and very short, weak periods around 5 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or cross-offshore, so it’s clean but the energy just isn’t there. The combined energy is weak (72 and 54). It’s a struggle.

Then there’s a dry spell. From the 17th through to the 22nd, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore most of the time, and the surf remains small and messy. There’s a tiny window on the 21st with clean cross-offshore winds, but the swell is only 3ft with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (123). It’s still not a standout.

Now, the real highlight. Sunday the 23rd of August, the morning is looking glassy. The wind is a whisper from the NNW, a light air, and the ocean is flat calm. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (140). The conditions are described as glassy, which is a major positive. It’s not a big swell, but it will be clean and lined up. This is the best bet in the whole forecast. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong cross-onshore, so make sure you’re out early.

The 24th of August looks like it’s back to choppy, rainy conditions with a moderate cross-onshore wind and a 3ft west swell. Not worth it.

So, to wrap it up: the first half of the run is pretty poor. Sunday the 23rd of August morning is the clear winner. Don’t hold your breath for the rest of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
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8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
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13
0.7
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11
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11
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9
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9
0.7
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8
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N
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0.9
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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16
21
31
23
33
20
13
116
125
139
133
272
242
188
129
97
65
40
37
64
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
N
20
N
5
NE
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
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15
NW
20
N
20
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25
N
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:49PM5.12m
3:28AM5.21m
4:00PM5.54m
4:32AM5.62m
4:57PM6.03m
5:25AM6.02m
5:47PM6.47m
6:11AM6.33m
6:31PM6.76m
6:54AM6.50m
7:13PM6.86m
7:34AM6.51m
7:53PM6.76m
Low Tide
8:42AM1.63m
9:25PM1.41m
9:58AM1.29m
10:34PM0.96m
10:59AM0.85m
11:30PM0.50m
11:49AM0.44m
00:17AM0.14m
12:34PM0.15m
1:00AM-0.06m
1:15PM0.01m
1:40AM-0.08m
1:54PM0.05m
2:18AM0.07m
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6:00
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6:05
6:07
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8:51
8:50
8:47
8:45
8:44
8:42
8:40
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
18
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23
18
18
18
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18
17
22
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20
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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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