perranporth beach Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:22am

Swell

2ft

10s

Onshore wind

On

10mph

14mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

10°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 10s	1ft 5s	On 10mph 14mph	1ft 5s	10°C 0.09mm/h
	2ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 11mph 16mph	1ft 9s	10°C 0.07mm/h
	1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 12s	On 13mph 17mph	0-1ft 12s	10°C
	1ft 10s	0-1ft 12s	On 13mph 17mph	0-1ft 12s	11°C
	2-3ft 10s	1-2ft 10s	On 13mph 17mph	1-2ft 10s	11°C
	4-6ft 10s	2ft 11s	On 12mph 17mph	2ft 11s	10°C
	6ft 10s	2ft 8s	On 11mph 16mph	2ft 8s	10°C
	6ft 10s	1-2ft 5s	On 9mph 14mph	1-2ft 5s	10°C

Today 22 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 18mph	2ft 11s	12°C
	3-4ft 10s	2ft 10s	Cross 19mph 25mph	2ft 10s	12°C
	3ft 10s	1ft 7s	Cross 21mph 32mph	1ft 7s	11°C 1.26mm/h

Tommorrow 23 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-8ft 9s	0-1ft 11s	On 17mph 23mph	0-1ft 11s	11°C 0.14mm/h
	7-8ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1ft 13s	11°C
	7ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 12s	11°C

Thursday 24 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 11s		Cross 7mph 7mph	Flat	13°C
	4ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 12mph	1ft 12s	13°C
	4ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 14mph 18mph	1ft 16s	12°C

Friday 25 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 13s	1ft 6s	Cross 11mph 18mph	1ft 6s	12°C 1.27mm/h
	6ft 13s	1ft 7s	Cross 11mph 17mph	1ft 7s	12°C 0.74mm/h
	6ft 13s		Cross 8mph 13mph	Flat	12°C 0.6mm/h

Saturday 26 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 13s	1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 5s	12°C 0.1mm/h
	5ft 12s	0-1ft 13s	On 11mph 13mph	0-1ft 13s	12°C
	5ft 12s		On 13mph 20mph	Flat	11°C

Sunday 27 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 11s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 15mph	0-1ft 9s	11°C
	4ft 11s		Cross 11mph 15mph	Flat	11°C
	4ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 9mph 13mph	1ft 11s	11°C

Monday 28 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 12s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 1mph 6mph	1-2ft 7s	14°C
	5ft 13s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 7mph	0-1ft 4s	14°C
	5ft 13s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	13°C

Tuesday 29 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 11s		Off 7mph 10mph	Flat	14°C
	3-4ft 11s		Off 5mph 8mph	Flat	15°C
	3ft 10s		Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	15°C

Wednesday 30 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 10s	1ft 14s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 14s	13°C
	2ft 10s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 9mph 12mph	1-2ft 14s	13°C
	2ft 9s	2ft 13s	On 9mph 12mph	2ft 13s	12°C

Location guide

Perranporth Beach, located on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom, is emblematic of the England's surfing scene. This coastal stretch is known to offer a unique surfing experience thanks to the diverse conditions it presents. However, the exact conditions can vary significantly depending on multiple factors, including the time of day, the tide, the season, and even the weather. The beach, set against an approximate 3 miles of golden sands, offers a wide area conducive to surfing. The presence of consistent, good quality waves makes it particularly appealing to surfers. Beginners and intermediate surfers can find Perranporth beach a supportive environment for their surfing pursuits. The beach break waves can provide a decent ride during mid-tide, whereas, experienced surfers often thrill in the challenging waves created by sandbars at high tide. Swells at Perranporth Beach are dictated by the North Atlantic, with the best surf typically available from autumn through early spring. The winter months, albeit colder, can offer some of the best conditions with strong, consistent, and solid swells. Notably, the geographical positioning of the beach works well to produce surfable waves, as it caters to a wide range of swell directions, predominantly from the southwest through to the northwest sounds. The main hazard surfers must be mindful of at Perranporth is the rip currents, particularly during bigger swell scenarios. Rip currents are strong, narrow currents moving away from the shore and they can pose a real challenge, even to experienced surfers. Surfers should be vigilant and acquainted with the local conditions. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the peak season, ensuring a safer environment for surfers of all levels. In conclusion, Perranporth Beach provides a comprehensive surfing experience, offering everything from manageable, rolling waves for novice riders, to challenging swells for advanced surfers, all set in a picturesque Cornish landscape. The key lies in understanding the current conditions, respecting the power of the ocean and remaining mindful of one's skills and limitations.

Last updated: 21/04/25 12:00am