Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 2,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Falmouth - Swanpool this week:
The surf forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Falmouth - Swanpool in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next little while. I’ll be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of moments that could be worth getting wet for.
The first real chance to get a wave is Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, at Falmouth - Swanpool. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 65°F. The swell is solid, 12 ft from the WSW, and the period is a short 9 seconds. The wind is a strong cross-offshore breeze at 30 mph, which will keep the surface clean. There’s a lot of energy in the water (1781), but this one is a heads-up: 12 ft is big, and the guide says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is one for experienced surfers only, and even then, you’ll want to be on your game. The crowd is sometimes an issue here, so you might have company.
Moving into the first week of September, things go quiet. There’s a long stretch of nothing from Sunday the 30th right through to the 4th of September. The swell is tiny, or the conditions are just messy. A little pulse of 7 ft shows up on Wednesday afternoon, the 2nd, but it’s cross-shore and lumpy, and the score is poor. Not worth a paddle.
We get a glimmer on Saturday afternoon, the 5th of September. The swell at Swanpool is 6 ft from the WSW with a 7-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (336), and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best of the first week, but it’s still not a standout. The break is fairly consistent, and the waves will be clean, but it’s not firing.
The next real highlight comes much later, on Friday the 11th of September. Falmouth - Swanpool sees a 8 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, with good energy (1595). The wind is cross-offshore, clean. The caveat here is that at 8 ft, this is only for experts. Also, the long period (12 seconds) means the swell will be more powerful and lined up, with longer waits between sets. This is a promising one, but it’s over a week away, so take it as a good sign, not a guarantee.
The 12th of September looks wild, with 10 ft swell and a near-gale, which is a write-off for surfing. The 13th of September has a smaller, cleaner swell, but it’s only marginal.
So, overall, the standout is the 11th of September for the experienced crew. The 5th of September is the best bet for the first week, but it’s nothing to write home about. For beginners, there’s nothing much on offer, with most of the surf either too small or too big. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 6 | S 18 | SW 17 | WSW 8 | SSW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1781 | 878 | 124 | 768 | 2074 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 12 | 109 | 25 | 426 | 597 | 578 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:57PM5.16m | 7:12AM4.97m | 7:28PM5.26m | 7:43AM5.03m | 8:00PM5.28m | 8:17AM5.02m | 8:35PM5.19m | 8:54AM4.91m | 9:15PM4.99m | 9:37AM4.72m | 10:03PM4.69m | 10:31AM4.47m | 11:06PM4.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.65m | 1:48PM0.63m | 2:10AM0.57m | 2:22PM0.60m | 2:45AM0.59m | 2:59PM0.67m | 3:22AM0.72m | 3:38PM0.84m | 4:03AM0.96m | 4:23PM1.11m | 4:50AM1.28m | 5:16PM1.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 |
— | 878 | 311 | — | — | 1391 | 904 | 417 | 194 | 153 | 10 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 951 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 18 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | SSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 |
1781 | — | 124 | 768 | 2074 | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | 132 | 426 | 597 | 578 | 548 | 1775 | 2629 | 1944 | 1208 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 28 | 420 | 518 | 168 | 201 | 167 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 749 | 188 | 209 | 485 | 201 | 201 | 268 | 175 | 24 |
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Information about the Falmouth - Swanpool Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Falmouth - Swanpool provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Falmouth - Swanpool can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Falmouth - Swanpool 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 (Falmouth - Swanpool) 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 Falmouth - Swanpool 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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