Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience. We’ve got a long, flat stretch ahead before anything worth getting wet for shows up. I’m looking at a real gap here, so don’t be tying up the board just yet.

We kick things off with nothing on offer. From this Sunday the 9th right through to the 20th, it’s a desert. You’ll see tiny bumps and knee-high slop, but nothing with any push. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross, and that swell is just pathetic. There’s a bit of energy mid-week on the 12th and 13th, with cross-onshore chop and a weak 5ft easterly, but it’s messy and not worth the paddle out. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only notable thing happening.

So, we wait. And wait. And wait some more. The first real glimpse of hope comes on Friday the 21st. The morning is still poor, but by the afternoon we finally see a pulse. It’s not big, mind you – around 4ft from the east – but the wind swings offshore from the northwest, and the ocean cleans right up. The energy is still on the weak side, with a combined energy reading of 122, but it’s something. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. I’d call it a “maybe” if you’re desperate.

Then the real standout of this whole forecast appears on Sunday the 23rd. The morning is still small, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The swell builds to a solid 6ft from the west-southwest, the wind is gentle offshore from the NNW, and the ocean is clean. The combined energy jumps to 276, which is moderate and finally showing some life. This is the best we’re going to get, and it’s still a week and a half away. The period is short, around 7 seconds, so it’s not a classic groundswell, but it’ll be fun on the right bank. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, Monday the 24th throws a bit of a curveball. The swell hangs in there at 5ft from the west-southwest, but the wind goes cross-shore and the conditions get a bit lumpy. It’s still surfable, but it’s a step down from the day before.

So, there you have it. A long, barren stretch, one glimmer on the 21st, and one proper little session on the 23rd. It’s a test of faith, but it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out. For now, sharpen your fins and wait for the 23rd.

Rusty out.

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