Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the fog on this one. It’s a grim stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions for the next couple of weeks, so don’t be booking a surf trip just yet.

For the first ten days, from July 30th through August 9th, it’s mostly a flat spell. The swell is tiny, rarely cracking 3 feet, and the wind is a persistent headache. We’re looking at a lot of cross-onshore breezes, some onshore, and even a few clean offshore days but with next to no swell to work with. The combined wave energy is weak, all in the double digits (between 13 and 89), which tells you there’s just no push in the water. The water temp is about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when you’re bobbing around on flat waves.

The only glimmer in that first week is a brief moment on the morning of Sunday, August 4th. The wind swings to a light offshore from the SE, and it’s clean. But the swell is just 2 feet from the west with a period of 8 seconds – it’s barely enough to get a slide. The energy is only 36. It’s better than nothing, but it’s a long paddle for a short ride.

The real standout, if you can call it that, shows up on the morning of Wednesday, August 5th. The wind drops right off, turning glassy from the SSE, and we get a 3 feet swell from the north. The energy bumps up to 65, which is still weak, but with those glassy conditions, the surf will be clean and smooth. For a break like Perranporth, that’s about as good as it’s gonna get in this run. The swell direction is from the north, which isn’t the optimum west, but with the wind being so light, it’ll be a fun little wave. Don’t expect barrels, but for a log or a mid-length, you might get a few soft, cruisy rides. The crowd might be around, but on a Wednesday morning, it could be quiet.

Later in the second week, around August 12th, the swell picks up a bit. Wednesday afternoon sees a 4 feet swell from the WNW with a period of 6 seconds, and the energy finally breaks into triple digits at 104. That’s moderate energy, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and choppy. The wind is cross-onshore from the NW at 15 mph, which will mess up the face. It’s not great for a paddle surfer, but if you’re into kite surfing, the setup with that wind and size might actually be more interesting.

The final days, from August 13th onward, are tiny again. A morning on August 14th has glassy conditions, but the swell is barely 0.7 feet. It’s a paddling pool, not a surf break.

Bottom line: The best on offer is the Wednesday, August 5th morning session at Perranporth. It’s not a classic, but with glassy conditions and a little waist-high lump, it’s your best bet for a clean, easy paddle. The rest of the period is a struggle. Hold tight, and check back – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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