Surf Forecasts:
Perranporth surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,477 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perranporth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast.
Honestly, it’s a tough run for the next couple of weeks. The pattern shows a lot of wind and lumpy conditions, and we’re not seeing a true standout for a long while. There’s a gap of nearly a week at the start where the surf is just not worth paddling out for – Sunday the 30th through to Thursday the 4th is all poor surf, with strong cross-shore and onshore winds. You’ll see some size, but it’s messy.
So, the first real glimpse of anything half-decent shows up on Saturday the 6th of September. Perranporth will have tiny waves, around 2ft to 2ft, coming from the west with a short, weak period. The energy is low (57 to 82). The good news is the wind turns cross-offshore, coming from the SSE to SE, which will clean things right up. It’s not going to be big, but for a beginner, that clean, gentle wave could be a fun little session. The water temp is about a touch warmer than normal at 65° right now.
Moving into the second week, we’ve got another gap until Monday the 7th of September. The morning brings a bit more size – about 5ft from the west with a 12-second period (moderate combined wave energy of 692). The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the SW, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. It’s only rated as marginal, so if you’re keen, it’s a gamble. The afternoon gets messier.
The absolute best bet in the whole 16-day window might be Saturday the 12th of September. Perranporth in the morning will have clean conditions with a light east cross-offshore wind. The swell is a small 3ft from the west, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, giving it some shape. Combined energy is 184, weak, but the offshore breeze is a major positive. It’s the only window that’s labelled as “surfable” – it won’t blow your socks off, but on a longboard, it’ll be glassy and clean.
After that, the following days drop off again with tiny, weak swells. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th have clean cross-offshore winds, but the wave heights are under 3ft and energy is very low (down to 16 on the 14th). It’s flat for most purposes.
If you’re looking to paddle, the only real window is that Saturday the 12th morning. Everything else is either too windy or too small. For kite surfers, those days with strong cross-shore winds and decent size – like the 31st August through 4th September – might be more interesting than for a paddle surfer.
Stay patient, the forecasts can always shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
366 | 521 | 1411 | 1386 | 895 | 354 | 188 | 120 | 127 | 306 | 520 | 422 | 323 | 289 | 1271 | 1414 | 1437 | 472 | 525 | 245 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:27PM6.57m | 7:44AM6.37m | 8:01PM6.51m | 8:19AM6.28m | 8:38PM6.31m | 8:58AM6.06m | 9:19PM5.97m | 9:41AM5.71m | 10:06PM5.53m | 10:33AM5.29m | 11:07PM5.05m | 11:43AM4.91m | 00:30AM4.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27PM0.24m | 1:47AM0.20m | 1:59PM0.27m | 2:20AM0.30m | 2:34PM0.42m | 2:55AM0.54m | 3:12PM0.69m | 3:35AM0.89m | 3:57PM1.06m | 4:24AM1.31m | 4:55PM1.48m | 5:30AM1.73m | 6:18PM1.81m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
366 | — | — | — | 895 | 354 | 188 | 120 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 323 | 289 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 376 | 525 | 245 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
1 | — | — | — | 31 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 23 | — | — | — | 19 | 19 | 13 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
— | 521 | 1411 | 1386 | — | — | — | — | 127 | 306 | 520 | 422 | — | — | 1271 | 1414 | 1437 | 472 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 389 | 156 | 120 | 146 | 10 | 6 | 27 | 10 | 213 | 286 | 213 | 24 | 10 | 210 | 224 | 224 | 99 | 32 | 33 | 0 |
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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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