Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast for the next two weeks is a bit of a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with basically nothing rideable for days on end. The first solid bit of bump doesn’t show up until Sunday, August 2nd, and even then, it’s a mixed bag.

Starting out, it’s a total flat spell. From now through the end of July, the swell at Falmouth - Swanpool is barely a whisper, with wave heights stuck at 0.3 ft and combined swell energy barely registering (single digits). The water is a notable 67°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing worth getting excited about. We’ve got some clean, offshore winds on the 25th and 26th, but with no waves to push around, it’s just a pretty picture. The only exception is a tiny blip on Tuesday afternoon, the 28th, with a short-period 1 ft, 3-second ESE windswell hitting – but trust me, you don’t want that. It’s cross-onshore and choppy.

The first real hope arrives on Sunday, August 2nd. The afternoon brings a southwesterly swell to 6 ft, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 319 (moderate energy), so there’s some push. The wind is cross-offshore, which will keep the surface clean. This is a beach break setup, and with a 7-second period, it’s gonna be a bit lumpy and closey-outy. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first wave we’ve seen in a week. The swell direction is WSW, which is a good match for the spot’s optimum.

Monday, August 3rd, drops off a bit. The morning shows 3 ft from the WSW at 8 seconds, with cross-offshore winds making it clean. The energy is weak at 79. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. By the afternoon, it’s down to 2 ft.

The next real chance is Wednesday, August 5th. The morning brings 4 ft from the east, with a short period of 5 seconds and light offshore winds. The energy is still weak at 92. This is a south-facing break, so an east swell won’t wrap in perfectly. It’s a bit of a weird one, and again, just ordinary.

Thursday, August 6th, is actually the best bet in the whole window. The morning is glassy – dead calm wind – and there’s a 5 ft swell from the east-southeast with a 6-second period. The combined energy is 124 (moderate). That glassy wind is a huge positive, meaning the surface will be smooth. The 5 ft height is a nice, manageable size for most. The swell direction is ESE, which is a bit off the optimum SW, but the clean conditions make it the most appealing session. The afternoon holds 3 ft with glassy conditions again.

After that, it’s a return to nothing. The 7th of August is back to tiny, onshore junk.

So, to sum it up: there’s a long wait. The standout session is the morning of Thursday, August 6th, with the most consistent, cleanest waves on offer. The Sunday, August 2nd afternoon is the runner-up for the first real push of size. For the rest, bring a book.

Rusty out.

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