Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WSW swell with 913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for Falmouth – Swanpool over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, it's a rough start. The first few days are a write-off; we're looking at a solid gap with nothing worth paddling out for until the 7th of September. The water's sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for us early on.
The first real chance to get wet comes Monday the 7th of September in the morning. We've got a 5ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a 12-second period. That's a decent groundswell that'll hold some shape. The combined wave energy is sitting at 763 (moderate energy), but it's paired with a moderate offshore breeze from the WNW, which means clean faces. That said, it's being called marginal – likely a tide issue – so pick your window. It's a beginner-friendly spot too, and it's fairly consistent. Crowds can be an issue here, so expect company if the tide lines up.
The Monday afternoon drops to 6ft (860 combined energy) but gets a fresh cross-offshore wind, keeping the surface clean, but the score is lower. That morning session is the standout early on.
Then the ocean goes flat again from the 8th through to the 10th. A couple of tiny pulses on the 9th with strong offshore winds, but they're knee-high at best.
Now look, the 10th of September morning brings a spike: 8ft from the WSW, 8-second period. That's a lot of raw energy, 976 combined energy, and the cross-offshore wind will keep it clean. For a beginner spot, that's going to be a heavy, dumpy wave. That's proper expert-only territory at that size.
After a few more days of flatness, we get a real curveball on Wednesday the 16th of September. We're looking at a solid 10ft swell from the SW, period only 8 seconds, but the wind is offshore and strong. The combined energy blows up to 1,237 in the morning and a massive 1,748 in the afternoon. It's powerful, it's clean, and it's big. If the banks hold, that'll have some serious grunt. But with that short period and size, it'll be a beast of a closeout at a beachbreak. For the expert surfer, it's the best on offer by a long shot, but far too heavy for anyone else. The following day (17th) drops right back to a more manageable 4ft, which cleans up nicely with offshore winds.
So, if you're an experienced surfer, the 16th of September is the big-game window – promising but a long way out. For the rest of us, focus on that Monday morning on the 7th for a clean, fun-sized wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | S 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 9 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
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64 | 435 | 322 | 283 | 318 | 380 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 755 | 836 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:15PM4.99m | 9:37AM4.72m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.84m | 4:03AM0.96m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | ESE 5 | W 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | W 9 | W 9 | S 11 |
50 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 698 | 550 | 441 | 416 | 323 | 153 | 58 | 14 | 411 | 755 | 836 | — | 588 | 480 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | ESE 4 | E 5 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | S 11 | — |
25 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | WSW 2 | W 6 | — | W 9 | — | — | W 9 |
64 | 435 | 322 | 283 | 318 | 380 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 32 | — | 1 | 48 | — | 700 | — | — | 425 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 262 | 28 | 28 | 262 | 188 | 92 | 200 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 171 | 32 | 168 | 724 | 209 | 188 | 532 | 485 |
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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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