Perranporth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.35° N 5.16° W

Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perranporth sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.5° 

Perranporth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Perranporth surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Perranporth over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a proper slow starter. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly anything worth paddling out for, so don’t rush to wax up just yet.

The first week is pretty much a write-off, I’m sorry to say. From Friday the 7th right through to Tuesday the 12th, we’ve got nothing but tiny, weak waves. The swell is a measly 1ft to 2ft, with rubbish periods under 9 seconds, and the combined energy is barely a whisper (22 to 43). The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight. The wind is a mixed bag – some clean offshore mornings, like Saturday the 8th and Tuesday the 11th, but with no swell to work with, it’s just a flat, clean ocean. Gutting.

We finally see a pulse of life on Wednesday the 12th morning. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds and moderate energy (125). The wind is a gentle offshore from the ESE, so it’s clean. The forecast says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so it’s a small window for the patient loggers or longboarders, but don’t expect anything exciting. That clean window fades by the afternoon as the wind swings cross-on.

Thursday the 13th sees a slight increase in swell height to 4ft, with a longer 11-second period and energy jumping to 272, but the wind is onshore or cross-on from the NW, making it choppy and messy. Friday the 14th is similar, with 4ft of west swell but moderate cross-onshore winds spoiling the party. The weekend of the 15th and 16th drops back to tiny 2ft to 2ft waves with short periods – not worth talking about.

We get another small, clean moment on Tuesday the 18th. The swell is 2ft to 3ft from the west, with an 8-second period, and light offshore or cross-off winds from the ESE and south. The energy is still low (68 to 83), but the conditions are clean. Again, it’s for the small-wave crew only.

Now, here’s the real standout, and it’s a long way off. Mark your calendars for Friday the 21st of August. The morning session is looking like the best of the whole run. A solid 8ft swell from the WNW, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 817 – that’s proper strong. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE, and the forecast actually says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one. The water is still going to be a touch warmer than average. The catch is, with 8ft, this is expert territory – it’s going to be powerful and a bit of a handful for anyone not on their game. The afternoon drops off as the wind picks up and goes cross-shore, so get it while it’s clean in the morning.

Before that, on Thursday the 20th, we get a 5ft to 7ft pulse from the WNW, but with a strong 25 mph northerly wind making it a cross-onshore mess. The energy is moderate to strong (205 to 393), but the wind is just plain nasty. That setup would be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle folk.

So, to sum it up: the first twelve days are a slog with only a couple of very small, clean windows. The one true standout is the morning of Friday the 21st, with a big, powerful swell and clean conditions. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but that’s our best bet by a long shot.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

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W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
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87
125
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237
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:44AM4.96m
1:26PM4.93m
2:09AM4.95m
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
Low Tide
6:29PM1.65m
7:13AM1.71m
7:59PM1.68m
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
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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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