
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: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with 294 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 0.3m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.
| 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 | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portreath Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the next couple of weeks for the region, it's a bit of a mixed bag. There's some swell on the horizon, but the winds are going to be our main enemy for a good chunk of it. We're looking at a lot of cross-shore and onshore junk that's going to chop things up. But, there are a couple of windows where it all comes together, and those are the ones we need to be ready for.
The Long Haul
Right off the bat, the next few days are pretty grim. Saturday and Sunday are tiny and messy, not worth the drive. Monday the 3rd brings a bit more life to the water with a clean 3 ft WSW swell in the morning and *glassy* conditions. It's small, but that's about as good as it gets for the start of the week. That window closes fast though, as the wind swings around and the surf gets lumpy for Tuesday and Wednesday. It's not big, but the 5 ft to 5.6 ft waves on Wednesday are going to be a complete mess with that cross-offshore wind.
There's a real flat spell for a few days after that. We're talking tiny, dribbly leftovers through the 7th, 8th, 9th, and into the 10th. It's a proper lull. You'd be better off finding something else to do.
The Real Deal
Now, here's where it gets interesting. The window around Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th is our best bet. While a lot of the period is junky, this shows real promise. On the 11th, we've got a 4.6 ft W swell pushing in with 10-second periods. The energy is ramping up, and we get a combined energy reading of 388. It's a proper pulse of swell. The good news is it's coming from the west, which is right in the sweet spot for Portreath.
But the real standout is the morning of Tuesday the 11th. The wave height shows 4.6 ft, but it's the wind that has me stoked. A light breeze and *glassy* conditions are forecast. That's going to be the cleanest we see this whole stretch. It's not huge, but it will be clean, and with the swell direction coming from the west, the break at Portreath Beach (North Cornwall) should be handling it well. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The Back Half
After that, things get a little dicey again. The wind is back on it for the 13th and 14th, with some fresh breezes and a drop in size. There's a bit of a pulse for the 15th and 16th, but it's looking like it will be riddled with cross-shore winds again. The swell is there, but the quality will be questionable.
One thing to remember, this is long-range. The forecast for the 11th and 12th is promising, but it's a week away. We'll have a better idea as it gets closer. For now, get your board ready for that Tuesday morning, because that looks like the best chance for a proper surf in the next two weeks.
For the first break we talk about, the water temp should be about average for the time of year.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 39 | 49 | 35 | 18 | 103 | 101 | 80 | 58 | 125 | 132 | 144 | 243 | 294 | 191 | 115 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 10 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:38AM5.94m | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
10 | 39 | 49 | 35 | 17 | 103 | 101 | 80 | 58 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 115 | 64 | 26 | 8 | 10 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 4 | NW 6 | W 6 | W 10 | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | SW 15 | — | W 11 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 5 | SW 12 |
41 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 18 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 12 | N 4 | N 4 | W 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 4 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 125 | 132 | 144 | 243 | 294 | 191 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 211 | 211 | 13 | 211 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 393 | 385 | 19 |
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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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