
Surf Forecasts:
Portreath Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with 351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portreath Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portreath Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a cuppa and let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks at Portreath Beach.
To be honest, looking at the entire 16-day window, it's a real struggle. There’s no standout swell event, and the wind is playing havoc with the quality for most of the run. The water is sitting at around 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your toes off.
Saturday the 1st through to Monday the 11th of August is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a long gap of about 10 days where the surf is small and the conditions are just ugly. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. The swell is tiny, often around 1 ft to 2 ft, and even when it bumps up to 6 ft on Wednesday the 5th, it’s accompanied by a howling 30 km/h cross-onshore wind that makes it a washing machine. The combined wave energy on that day is still only moderate (331), but it’s not worth paddling out for. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There is a brief moment on Sunday the 2nd morning with a light offshore ESE breeze, but the swell is barely 2 ft—not enough to get excited about.
Things start to look a little more promising around Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning shows a clean 3 ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, a light offshore SE wind, and a combined energy of 149 (moderate). The surf report finally says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we’ve seen. It’s still not a classic, but it’s the closest thing to a session we’ve got. The wind is light, so it will be clean, but the swell is just average.
Sunday the 16th of August is the only other day that might offer a bit of punch, with a 5 ft swell from the WNW in the morning. The wind is a cross-offshore from the east, which will keep it relatively clean. The combined energy is 171 (moderate). But with the swell period sitting at only 6 seconds, it’s going to be a bit weak and disorganized.
So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the standout is probably Wednesday the 12th morning. Light offshore wind, clean conditions, and a small but rideable 3 ft west swell. It’s not going to be a day for the history books, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The long-range forecast for the 16th is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a long way off and the short period is a concern.
Stay patient, mates. The ocean will come good eventually.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 106 | 101 | 82 | 58 | 136 | 125 | 178 | 324 | 330 | 337 | 206 | 91 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:55PM6.23m | 8:12AM5.97m | 8:29PM6.20m | 8:47AM5.91m | 9:05PM6.07m | 9:25AM5.77m | 9:45PM5.85m | 10:08AM5.55m | 10:32PM5.55m | 11:00AM5.27m | 11:30PM5.22m | 12:05PM5.02m | 00:44AM4.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:55PM0.57m | 2:17AM0.54m | 2:27PM0.60m | 2:50AM0.60m | 3:02PM0.71m | 3:25AM0.75m | 3:39PM0.89m | 4:05AM0.97m | 4:23PM1.14m | 4:52AM1.25m | 5:17PM1.42m | 5:53AM1.54m | 6:29PM1.65m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 |
14 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 106 | 101 | 82 | 58 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 206 | 91 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 10 | E 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | NNW 5 | N 4 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 |
41 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | W 10 | W 10 | N 4 | SW 5 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NW 5 | SSW 3 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NNW 3 |
— | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 136 | 125 | 178 | 324 | 330 | 337 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 36 | 86 | 383 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 211 | 249 | 290 | 217 | 161 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 402 | 414 | 400 |
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Information about the Portreath Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portreath Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portreath Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portreath Beach 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 (Portreath Beach) 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 Portreath Beach 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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