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perranporth beach Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:18am

Swell

1ft

Cross wind

Cross

12mph

23mph

Falling tide

Low

05:31am

Weather

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 12mph 23mph	0-1ft 10s	17°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 13s	Cross 18mph 31mph	1ft 13s	18°C
1ft 5s		Cross 23mph 36mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 10s		Cross 25mph 37mph	Flat	18°C
3-7ft 10s		On 19mph 26mph	Flat	18°C 0.17mm/h
3-6ft 5s		On 17mph 20mph	Flat	17°C 0.15mm/h
4-6ft 7s		On 18mph 22mph	Flat	17°C
5-6ft 8s		Cross 19mph 23mph	Flat	17°C

Today 05 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 5s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1-2ft 7s	17°C
3-4ft 8s	1ft 5s	Cross 18mph 21mph	1ft 5s	17°C
5-6ft 10s	1-2ft 5s	On 14mph 17mph	1-2ft 5s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1ft 4s	On 7mph 6mph	1ft 4s	18°C
3ft 10s	1ft 4s	On 10mph 8mph	1ft 4s	17°C
3ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	On 9mph 10mph	0-1ft 4s	17°C

Thursday 07 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 7s	1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 16mph	1ft 9s	17°C 0.19mm/h
4ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1ft 6s	17°C 0.08mm/h
5ft 9s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 11mph	0-1ft 5s	17°C 0.11mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	17°C 1.52mm/h
3ft 9s	On 6mph 7mph	Flat	17°C 0.43mm/h
3ft 9s	On 7mph 7mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	On 7mph 9mph	Flat	17°C
3ft 9s	On 8mph 9mph	Flat	18°C
3ft 9s	On 6mph 8mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	On 5mph 5mph	Flat	18°C
3ft 10s	On 8mph 8mph	Flat	18°C
3ft 10s	On 7mph 8mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s		On 8mph 8mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 9s		Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 11s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 17mph 18mph	1ft 5s	18°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 17mph 18mph	0-1ft 9s	18°C
2ft 9s		Cross 16mph 23mph	Flat	18°C

Wednesday 13 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1ft 12s	19°C
1ft 8s	1ft 14s	Cross 18mph 21mph	1ft 14s	19°C
1ft 8s	1ft 8s	Cross 18mph 24mph	1ft 8s	18°C

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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.