Portreath Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at what's coming up for Portreath Beach. Gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow burner, but there might be a flicker of life towards the end.

The Overview

Right now, and for the next week and a half, we're looking at a flat spell. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is all over the shop – cross-off, cross-on, onshore – but it's all for nothing with such small waves. The combined energy is way down, sitting between 15 and 79 (weak), which just confirms there's next to nothing in the water. It's a grinding stretch of days with no real surf to speak of. We're stuck in this pattern right through to the 24th of July.

The Long Wait

From Tuesday the 14th right through to the end of the week on the 24th, it's a write-off. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 64°, but that's the only consolation. You'd be better off taking a long walk or cleaning the wax off your board for the season.

A Glimmer of Hope (Late July)

Now, the first time we see anything worth paddling out for is on Saturday the 25th of July. It's not a classic, but it's something. We get a 4 ft swell from the west, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind goes light offshore from the SE, and the conditions are described as "gentle offshore and clean". The combined energy jumps to 166 (moderate), which is a real step up. It's surfable, but the wave comment says "very ordinary conditions". It's the first real chance, so if you're desperate, you could get a few grovelly ones.

Sunday the 26th of July sees the swell building more, with a 4 ft to 5 ft west swell, period up to 10 seconds, and the energy is climbing into the 292 to 372 range (moderate). The wind is cross-off, but the forecast calls it "marginal". It's getting there, but the quality isn't locked in yet.

The Real Standout

The best on offer by a long shot is Monday the 27th of July. We've got a solid 8 ft west swell, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy rockets up to 716 (strong), and then 803 (strong) in the afternoon. That's proper energy. The wind is a fresh cross-off from the south, keeping it clean. With a 8 ft swell, this is one for the experienced crew only – it's too big for beginners. The tide and conditions are still called "marginal", but this is the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole 16-day window. The swell direction from the west is a perfect match for Portreath's optimum exposure. This is the day to circle on your calendar.

Tuesday the 28th holds onto 7 ft from the west, still strong energy around 786-802 (strong), but the wind swings cross-shore and the conditions get lumpy. It's a step down in quality.

Final Word

Honestly, it's a tough outlook. We've got a massive gap of dead flat days until the 25th of July. The real standout is Monday the 27th, with a powerful, clean west swell that's solid for the experienced. After that, it fades back into mediocrity. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, go find something else to do.

- Rusty

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