
Surf Forecasts:
Perranporth surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perranporth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, let’s break down the same outlook in feet and miles per hour.
First up, it’s a rough start. The first several days are a total washout. No surf worth talking about. The combined swell energy is weak, only 66 early on, and the wind is all cross-on or cross-shore, choppy and messy. The water is a touch warmer than average at 65°F, but that’s not much comfort.
We’re looking at a gap of a few days with no real recommendations.
Thursday morning, July 23rd – finally a break. The morning goes glassy with a light easterly breeze. The swell is tiny, only about 3ft from the NNW, with a short 6-second period, so it won’t have much push. But it’s glassy! The combined energy is still low at 65. That’s your best option if you’re desperate, but it’s very ordinary. After that, it’s back to small, messy waves for days.
We get a pulse of energy around Sunday, July 26th. The swell builds to 5ft to 5ft from the WNW, with the combined energy jumping to 198 on the morning and 230 in the afternoon. That’s moderate energy. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, blowing 19 mph, and it’s lumpy and choppy. Not a clean wave.
Monday the 27th still has some moderate energy (186) but the swell is dropping back to 3ft and the wind is still cross-on. The rest of the week stays small and poor.
Looking further into the first week of August, Tuesday afternoon, August 4th – the wind goes clean, cross-off from the SSE, and the swell is 3ft from the west. The combined energy is 120, so moderate. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s short-period, but it’s clean. Worth a look.
Wednesday morning, August 5th – the biggest swell of the whole period: 4ft from the west, with combined energy hitting 200. The afternoon gets even bigger at 5ft and 231. But again, the wind. It’s onshore or cross-shore from the SW, and choppy. Such a shame.
The standout? There’s no true standout. The best on offer is that brief, glassy window on Thursday morning July 23rd for a tiny clean wave, or the clean but short-period swell on Tuesday August 4th. The bigger swells are all wind-affected. The water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but that’s about it. For beginners, the swell never gets over 5ft except for a couple of sessions, so that’s fine, but the quality is poor. For experts, there’s nothing over 8ft, so no big barrels.
It’s a frustrating run. Hang tight, folks. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 33 | 43 | 51 | 62 | 85 | 43 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 57 | 212 | 198 | 225 | 175 | 73 | 55 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:57AM5.17m | 11:21PM5.12m | 11:50AM4.83m | 00:18AM4.74m | 12:52PM4.59m | 1:26AM4.50m | 2:03PM4.50m | 2:39AM4.47m | 3:12PM4.61m | 3:43AM4.63m | 4:10PM4.85m | 4:35AM4.88m | 4:57PM5.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16PM1.47m | 5:45AM1.62m | 6:09PM1.82m | 6:41AM1.93m | 7:14PM2.05m | 7:50AM2.10m | 8:30PM2.11m | 9:03AM2.07m | 9:40PM1.97m | 10:06AM1.88m | 10:37PM1.71m | 10:56AM1.59m | 11:22PM1.41m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | — | — | W 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 9 |
33 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 43 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 175 | 73 | 36 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | N 5 |
1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 55 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — |
5 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — |
27 | 28 | 43 | 51 | 62 | 85 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 15 | 57 | 212 | 198 | 225 | 27 | 49 | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 711 | 344 | 398 | 741 | 65 | 0 | 48 | 518 | 1163 | 753 | 612 | 393 | 393 | 750 | 224 | 224 | 33 | 33 | 224 | 27 |
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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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