Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty quiet period, so don’t go clearing your schedule just yet.
We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with only a few brief moments that might be worth a paddle. The first week is mostly a no-go for anything decent, with tiny waves and messy conditions. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real chance of something surfable doesn’t turn up until Monday the 3rd of August. It’s nothing to shout about, but Falmouth - Swanpool might offer a few small, clean waves in the afternoon. We’re talking about 3ft from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is only 111 (weak-moderate), so it’s really for beginners or those desperate for a float. The swell direction is SW, which is what this spot likes, so that’s a small plus.
The next sniff of something better comes on Friday the 7th of August. The morning is still ordinary with 5ft from the east, but the afternoon looks like a proper little window. The swell jumps to 6ft from the east, with a short period of 7 seconds, but it’s clean with a light offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy hits 315 (moderate), and it’s the best call in the whole outlook. The size is getting into the bigger range for beginners, but it’s still manageable for most. This is the standout, for sure.
After that, it drops off again. The 8th and 9th see some size but with poor onshore winds and messy conditions, so it’s not worth the drive. The second week is a real write-off. From the 10th of August onwards, the surf is either flat or blown out, with tiny 2ft to 0.7ft waves and cross-shore winds. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the afternoon of Friday the 7th of August. Monday the 3rd is a poor second option. Everything else is for the kite surfers or the swimmers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | ENE 3 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 92 | 82 | 84 | 44 | 37 | 35 | 86 | 97 | 62 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:07AM4.61m | 7:24PM4.94m | 7:38AM4.69m | 7:55PM5.01m | 8:10AM4.73m | 8:27PM5.03m | 8:44AM4.72m | 9:03PM4.99m | 9:23AM4.66m | 9:43PM4.89m | 10:07AM4.54m | 10:32PM4.71m | 11:03AM4.38m | 11:33PM4.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.96m | 2:02AM0.90m | 2:12PM0.88m | 2:36AM0.84m | 2:46PM0.86m | 3:11AM0.84m | 3:22PM0.91m | 3:48AM0.91m | 4:01PM1.03m | 4:28AM1.06m | 4:44PM1.21m | 5:14AM1.27m | 5:34PM1.44m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | E 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 42 | 18 | 37 | 61 | 59 | 50 | 35 | 5 | 92 | 82 | 84 | 44 | 37 | 35 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 6 | WNW 7 | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | SW 8 | NW 6 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 14 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 18 | — | 1 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 5 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 7 | — | — | NW 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | E 5 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | — | — | N 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 17 | 8 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 97 | 62 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 239 | 202 | 24 | 43 | 27 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 125 | 171 | 0 | 28 | 176 | 73 | 414 | 675 | 44 |
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