Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Break

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Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Falmouth - Swanpool sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.3° 

Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 2,806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for the Falmouth area.

The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and I’ll be straight with you – we’ve got a long, quiet stretch in the middle that’s going to test your patience. The only real action comes in two bursts.

The first chance to get wet kicks off on Saturday the 29th, but the morning is a write-off. A near gale cross-shore wind is going to rip the place apart. However, by Saturday afternoon, things change. The wind swings to the west as a cross-offshore breeze, and the swell jumps up to a solid 13ft from the WSW. We’re talking a massive 10-second period, and the wave energy is absolutely pumping at 2806. That’s more than enough to get the heart racing. But, and this is a big but, that swell is way too big for this break. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and at that size, you’d be a liability to yourself and everyone else. For the experts, if you’re looking for a battle, it’s all there, but it’s a serious session.

Sunday the 30th is a step down. The wind is still messy, and the swell sits around 7ft to 8ft from the WSW, but the cross-shore wind kills the quality. The combined energy is still moderate at 616, but it’s not going to be clean.

And then... the taps turn off. From Monday the 31st of August right through to Saturday the 6th of September, we’re looking at flat, tiny, or blown-out conditions. The swell barely breaks 0.7ft, and the wave energy is in the single digits. You’ll be waiting for a ripple that never comes. It’s a full week of nothing.

There’s a tiny flicker of life on Sunday the 6th of September afternoon, with a bump to 3ft from the WSW, but it’s a short-period 6-second windswell with only 57 energy. It’s not worth the drive.

The pattern repeats again from the 7th through the 9th – tiny, weak, and unappealing.

Then, the finale. On the 12th of September, Saturday morning, the wind finally goes light offshore from the NW, and we get a tiny 1.0ft groundswell out of the WSW with an 11-second period. The combined energy is a weak 25, so it’s not going to be big, but it’ll be clean. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze, so the surface will be glassy. For a longboard or a foamie, you might sneak a few little ones. It’s the best looking wave of the second week, but it’s just a whisper.

The water temperature here is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

So, the standout is that Saturday afternoon on the 29th of August – massive, raw, powerful, but only for the brave. The 12th of September is the only other one that looks clean, but tiny. If you’re a beginner, wait for the long windows of flat water to pass. The forecast can always change, and it tends not to stay this quiet for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, near gales from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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WSW
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6
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10
2.5
WSW
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10
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18
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17
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16
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16
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15
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15
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15
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Energy kJ
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172
589
2806
1119
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2049
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22
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484
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
55
SW
45
W
20
WSW
30
SSW
30
SW
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W
30
WNW
20
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15
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20
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25
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20
WNW
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NW
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25
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25
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High Tide
6:12AM4.66m
6:27PM5.00m
6:42AM4.84m
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
Low Tide
12:42PM0.95m
1:03AM0.82m
1:14PM0.75m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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