Perranporth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Perranporth. The first thing I’m seeing is that we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The next 16 days start off pretty flat and messy, so don’t bother rushing down just yet. There’s a real gap in any decent surf right through the first few days, and honestly, it’s not until Monday morning, the 3rd of August, that we see anything worth paddling out for.

The pattern overall is small, weak, and wind-affected. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nothing extreme, but it’s a nice bonus if you’re in the water.

Now, Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is where things get interesting. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the WSW, but the period is 9 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape. The real kicker is the wind: glassy conditions. That’s a big deal for Perranporth. It’s going to be clean, smooth, and the best you’ll see all week. Sure, the combined energy is only 107, so it’s not pumping, but it’s surfable, and with that glassy surface, it’ll be a pleasure if you’re on a log or a fish. The break is fairly consistent, so you’ll get a few waves. Keep in mind it can get crowded sometimes, so get out early.

After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday morning, the 4th, has a 3ft swell from the WSW, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind swings cross-on and choppy. That’s going to be a messy, jumbled affair. Not worth your time unless you’re desperate.

There’s a brief window on the 8th of August, Saturday morning, where we get glassy conditions again, with a 2ft swell from the SW. That’s another clean session, but the swell direction isn’t ideal for Perranporth—it prefers W. So it’ll be small and weak, but at least it’ll be pretty.

The 9th of August, Sunday morning, has a 2ft swell from the WSW with a cross-off breeze, so it’ll be clean, but again, small. The 11th of August, Tuesday morning, is another glassy morning with a 2ft swell from the W. That’s a touch better direction, but still tiny.

Honestly, nothing here is a standout for size. The best on offer is that Monday morning, the 3rd of August, with the glassy conditions and a bit of energy. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the cleanest you’ll get. If you’re an intermediate, you’ll have a fun time on the smaller waves. Beginners will be fine too, as it’s well under 5ft. Experts might be twiddling their thumbs.

There’s a fair bit of consistency in the breaks overall, so it’s not a total write-off, but the second week is looking pretty grim with onshore winds and no real swell. The 14th and 15th of August have some energy but it’s all cross-on and choppy. Not worth a wetty.

So, grab your log, hit the Monday morning session, and don’t expect much else. The swell is from the W, which is good for the break, but it’s small. Enjoy the glass.

Rusty.

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