
Surf Forecasts:
Perranporth surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 635 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perranporth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Perranporth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perranporth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let’s talk waves.
To be honest, looking straight out the window and down the line for the next two weeks, we’ve got a pretty grim stretch ahead at Perranporth. It’s one of those runs where you’re better off tuning boards or waiting for the next system. The good news is, it won’t stay this way forever, but the 16-day window is a real challenge.
Right now, from Saturday the 12th, we’re dealing with a mess. The swell is running at 4ft to 6ft from the west, with a short period around 8 seconds, but the wind is howling out of the southwest at 16 mph, putting a nasty cross-chop on everything. The combined energy is sitting at 214 (moderate), but it’s all for nothing – the surface is just too lumpy. This junk weather pattern sticks around through the whole first week. Sunday the 13th sees waves at 6ft from the west, 10-second period (better energy at 574, solid moderate), but the wind is still cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy session that won’t offer much. Monday and Tuesday offer similar stories: moderate swell heights of 4ft to 5ft, but the wind refuses to let go. Tuesday morning has a clean-looking offshore wind from the northwest at 16 mph, but it’s Hawaii that gets the good stuff with 5ft swell from the northwest at the end of that day. The best I can say about the first week is that Wednesday the 16th shows a 5ft west swell with a 10-second period and the combined energy hits 647 (moderate-to-strong), but the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore.
There is a small, weak window on Thursday the 24th. Morning brings glassy conditions with an offshore wind from the southeast at 16 mph, and the swell is a tiny 1ft from the west-northwest. The combined energy is a weak 58. This is a beginner-friendly, clean session if you have a foamie and zero expectations, but it’s not going to light up anyone’s world.
At Perranporth, you’re looking at a beach break that is fairly consistent, but the water temperature is about average for this time of year – no big anomalies to talk about.
So, the standout? Honestly, there isn’t one. This is a two-week gap of poor surf conditions. The only thing close to a highlight is that Thursday the 24th morning session: clean, offshore, small but surfable. If the forecasts shift, we might get a better shot, but right now, it’s a waiting game. For any seasoned surfer, this stretch looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle, especially on those gusty afternoons with 5ft+ swell and 19 mph wind.
Keep an eye on the charts, because this blank run is typical for the area – things usually turn around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
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201 | 345 | 625 | 567 | 377 | 262 | 189 | 169 | 127 | 195 | 479 | 364 | 300 | 595 | 408 | 120 | 192 | 293 | 499 | 359 | 289 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:31AM6.55m | 6:48PM6.80m | 7:07AM6.57m | 7:24PM6.68m | 7:41AM6.44m | 7:59PM6.41m | 8:15AM6.17m | 8:33PM6.00m | 8:49AM5.79m | 9:08PM5.53m | 9:25AM5.34m | 9:45PM5.02m | 10:05AM4.86m | 10:31PM4.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.01m | 1:11AM-0.04m | 1:25PM0.06m | 1:44AM0.13m | 1:58PM0.25m | 2:16AM0.43m | 2:30PM0.57m | 2:47AM0.82m | 3:03PM0.97m | 3:19AM1.26m | 3:39PM1.43m | 3:56AM1.72m | 4:23PM1.89m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | W 15 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
9 | 4 | 625 | 567 | 377 | 262 | 189 | 169 | 127 | 195 | 2 | 364 | 300 | 595 | 408 | 120 | 83 | 293 | 499 | 359 | 289 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | — |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 14 | 82 | — | — | 59 | — | 14 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 16 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | W 6 | WNW 7 | NNW 4 | — | — | — |
201 | 345 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 479 | 21 | 98 | 52 | — | 112 | 192 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 200 | 10 | 141 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 224 | 99 | 50 | 141 | 213 | 224 | 224 | 76 | 99 | 200 | 6 |
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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.










