Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,038 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Falmouth - Swanpool this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Falmouth - Swanpool in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our local patch. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to get through first, but there’s a late-breaking window that might just get the heart pumping.
Right now, the water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re not wearing a thick suit.
The first few days are a total write-off for any proper surfing. We’ve got a tiny, short-period swell on Thursday the 3rd, but with a strong cross-offshore breeze making a mess of things, it’s just not worth paddling out for. From Friday the 4th right through to Wednesday the 10th of September, the ocean flatlines. There’s virtually no energy (combined energy values of 20 or less), and while the wind is often offshore, there’s simply no swell to work with. It’s a long, dry spell that’s tough to watch.
Thursday 10th September – The Glimmer of Hope
Out of nowhere, on Thursday afternoon, we see a pulse of life. A 7ft swell from the WSW, with a short period of 8 seconds, rolls in. The combined energy jumps to a solid 474 (moderate wave energy), and the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. For a few hours, Falmouth - Swanpool will be clean and rideable. It’s a short window, but if you can sneak away, that’s your spot.
Friday 11th September – The Best of the Bunch
This is the standout. Friday morning and afternoon sees a 5ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 8-9 seconds. The wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the NW (16 mph), which is about as good as it gets for this break. The combined energy sits at 295 (moderate wave energy). The water is a touch warmer than normal, and the conditions are going to be clean with that offshore breeze. This is the one to aim for. It’s not a monster, but it’s the best quality we’ll see all period. Keep in mind that for a beginner, 5ft might feel a bit punchy, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, it’s a fun, clean day.
The Rest of the Run
After Friday, it’s back to the doldrums. From Saturday the 12th all the way through to Friday the 18th, the swell dies back to nothing. We get some tiny, short-period windswell, but it’s messy, onshore, or just too small. The combined energy stays below 60, and the waves are poor. There’s nothing worth chasing.
So, the takeaway: we’ve got a long, flat wait, followed by a strong, clean session on Thursday afternoon and Friday the 11th. That Friday is your best bet. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 4 | SE 5 | WSW 15 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 318 | 291 | 457 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 22 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1038 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 |
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 | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | on |
High Tide | 10:03PM4.69m | 10:31AM4.47m | 11:06PM4.34m | 11:44AM4.22m | 00:33AM4.06m | 1:18PM4.14m | 2:11AM4.01m | 2:45PM4.29m | 3:31AM4.17m | 3:55PM4.59m | 4:34AM4.43m | 4:52PM4.92m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM1.11m | 4:50AM1.28m | 5:16PM1.42m | 5:47AM1.63m | 6:26PM1.71m | 7:05AM1.89m | 8:04PM1.80m | 8:45AM1.88m | 9:38PM1.55m | 10:05AM1.57m | 10:44PM1.14m | 11:03AM1.17m | 11:35PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | SE 5 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | SW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 21 | 22 | 22 | 623 | 493 | 555 | 614 | 446 | 159 | 81 | 22 | 103 | 1369 | 1098 | — | — | 5 | 582 | 230 | 132 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 9 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 55 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | SW 4 | W 12 | — | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 318 | 291 | 457 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 34 | — | 8 | 1629 | — | 1038 | 840 | 670 | — | — | — | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 262 | 188 | 154 | 200 | 92 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 128 | 190 | 23 | 92 | 121 | 50 | 92 | 201 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 20 |
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