Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get real about this forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool. It's a long, flat haul ahead.
The next couple of weeks are mostly rubbish for surfing. From today right through the 11th, there's nothing doing. We're talking flatness and frustration. The only glimmer of hope shows up on the 12th and 13th, but it's weak sauce. Then it dies right back down. It's a long stretch of waiting.
The only time it even looks like you might get wet is around Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th. The wave energy finally bumps up to a modest level (211 on the 12th afternoon). It's far from pumping, but it's the most we get all period. The swell is from the WSW at 1.0m, which is the right direction for this place. The period is about 10 seconds, so the waves will be pretty soft and fat. The wind is light and clean, with a cross-offshore breeze, keeping the surface tidy. For a beginner, it might be a little much, but for everyone else, this is the only window worth looking at. It's the highlight of the run, but that's a low bar.
After the 14th, it's back to square one. The swell drops out completely and the energy readings go to nearly nothing. We get some long-period groundswell, but it's not producing any height. That just means long lulls for nothing. We do get some nice offshore NW winds on the 15th, but with no waves, it doesn't matter.
The only break that even gets a mention is Falmouth - Swanpool. It's the only option, so it gets the nod by default. The water temp is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a small bonus. But honestly, you're better off doing something else. If you're keen, keep an eye on the 12th and 13th, but don't get your hopes up. It's gonna be a tough stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 3 | E 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 163 | 193 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:03AM4.38m | 11:33PM4.48m | 12:12PM4.25m | 00:48AM4.30m | 1:30PM4.23m | 2:08AM4.24m | 2:46PM4.35m | 3:23AM4.32m | 3:54PM4.60m | 4:30AM4.50m | 4:55PM4.90m | 5:28AM4.70m | 5:48PM5.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:10AM1.52m | 6:39PM1.66m | 7:22AM1.71m | 8:07PM1.75m | 8:52AM1.72m | 9:40PM1.55m | 10:12AM1.48m | 10:50PM1.18m | 11:13AM1.14m | 11:46PM0.79m | 12:04PM0.81m | 00:35AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 60 | 31 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 51 | 20 | 18 | 63 | 163 | 193 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 11 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 7 | E 4 | E 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SW 6 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | NNE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 113 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 423 | 210 | 420 | 411 | 404 | 44 | 44 | 22 | 201 | 43 | 19 | 29 | 435 | 22 | 22 | 423 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
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