Portreath Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 5.30° W

Portreath Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Portreath Beach sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.7° 

Portreath Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Portreath Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with 47 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portreath Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Portreath Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We're talking about Portreath Beach.

First up, the water’s sitting at about 64° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the spring suit might be a bit much for the hardy ones among you.

Right, so here's the honest truth: the next ten days or so are a bit of a write-off for a proper paddle. We've got a long stretch from the 13th of July right through to the morning of the 22nd of July where the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. Most days you're looking at waves under 3 ft, and the combined energy is barely cracking 70 – that's weak sauce. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but with those tiny waves, it's just not going to be worth the effort, even with the occasional glassy morning on the 15th, 17th, and 18th. You could probably get a float on a log on the 15th afternoon when it's dead glassy and 1 ft, but that's about it.

We do finally see a glimmer of something on the 22nd of July. The morning sees a bit of a pulse with some cross-off wind from the ESE at 10 km/h, and the waves are 2 ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is still only moderate at 71 – it's surfable, but nothing to write home about. It's clean, but very ordinary.

Now, hold on to your boards because the real spice kicks in on the 24th of July. That Friday morning, we get a solid increase in swell. The wave height jumps to 6 ft from the SW, with a period of 7 seconds – that's a short-period wind swell. The combined energy is a solid 308, which is moderate, but it's showing some grunt. The wind is a cross-shore from the SW at 12 mph, which is not ideal. It's going to be a bit lumpy and cross-chop. This is the biggest wave size on offer, but the quality is poor with that moderate breeze. It's really only for the experienced crew who can handle the chop; beginners should sit this one out.

The 26th of July sees the swell back down to 4 ft, but with a cross-off wind from the south at 22 mph, it'll be clean. The energy is still moderate at 191. It's a better wind direction, but the wind is fresh.

Overall, if you're desperate for a paddle, the 22nd of July is your best bet for a clean, gentle session. The 24th of July has the biggest swell, but the wind is messy. The 26th of July is cleaner but with a bit more wind. Take your pick, but this isn't a classic run of surf.

Stay safe, check the tides, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:04PM6.09m
5:32AM6.09m
5:56PM6.43m
6:23AM6.30m
6:46PM6.67m
7:11AM6.39m
7:33PM6.74m
7:57AM6.34m
8:18PM6.65m
8:42AM6.17m
9:02PM6.40m
9:26AM5.89m
9:47PM6.02m
10:10AM5.54m
Low Tide
11:34PM0.50m
11:57AM0.46m
00:27AM0.21m
12:47PM0.24m
1:17AM0.04m
1:34PM0.15m
2:03AM0.03m
2:18PM0.21m
2:48AM0.18m
3:02PM0.40m
3:31AM0.46m
3:45PM0.71m
4:14AM0.83m
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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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