Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.08° W

Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Falmouth - Swanpool sea temperature is
18.8° C
1.8° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WSW swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Falmouth - Swanpool in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
1
E
5
1.1
E
6
1.4
E
6
0.8
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
11
0.5
E
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.4
WSW
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
4
12
14
15
7
6
42
78
134
118
146
297
15
2
3
3
3
24
3
7
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
5
NW
10
NNE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
20
E
10
E
15
N
20
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
N
30
N
25
N
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:46PM4.35m
3:23AM4.32m
3:54PM4.60m
4:30AM4.50m
4:55PM4.90m
5:28AM4.70m
5:48PM5.18m
6:18AM4.88m
6:36PM5.39m
7:02AM4.98m
7:20PM5.48m
7:43AM5.00m
8:02PM5.44m
Low Tide
9:40PM1.55m
10:12AM1.48m
10:50PM1.18m
11:13AM1.14m
11:46PM0.79m
12:04PM0.81m
00:35AM0.48m
12:50PM0.55m
1:19AM0.31m
1:32PM0.41m
2:01AM0.29m
2:13PM0.40m
2:41AM0.41m
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8:51
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8:39
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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21
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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).

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