Portreath Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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