
Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Falmouth – Swanpool.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for us. We're looking at a long run of flat, weak conditions with barely a ripple to get excited about. The water is sitting at 66° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least if you’re having a paddle, it’s not going to freeze your toes off.
The forecast kicks off on Friday the 31st of July, but don't get your hopes up. The swell is a measly 0.3ft from the south, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a pathetic 3 (weak energy). It’s poor surf, plain and simple. The wind is offshore from the NNW, but with no swell to shape, it doesn't matter.
The first couple of days of August are a write-off. Saturday the 1st shows zero energy, and Sunday the 2nd brings a tiny bit of windswell (2ft) from the east with a useless 3-second period, but it's cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth a second look.
We finally get a little pulse on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning shows 3ft from the WSW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 109. The wind is onshore from the ESE though, so it's going to be messy. The afternoon is a bit better with a cross-shore breeze, but it’s still only 3ft and the comment says "poor surf conditions."
Tuesday the 4th of August is the best looking day in the whole run, but that’s not saying much. The morning has 4ft from the WSW at 8 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy hits 185 (moderate). The afternoon backs off to 3ft. It's rideable, but very ordinary.
From Wednesday the 5th onwards, it’s a slow decline back into the gutter. We get a few days of clean but tiny waves (1ft to 2ft), and then a lot of onshore wind and poor conditions.
The only other day that pops up as surfable but very ordinary is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning has 4ft from the SW (7 seconds) with glassy conditions from the ENE, and a combined energy of 112 (moderate). The afternoon is also clean at 3ft. That’s probably your best bet if you’re desperate for a paddle, but it’s not a standout.
The gap between the 4th and the 8th is three days of mostly flat or poor surf. After the 8th, it’s mostly onshore winds and tiny, weak swell right through to the 15th of August. There’s nothing here that gets the heart pumping. For a beginner spot, even the 4ft on Tuesday the 4th is manageable, but the quality just isn't there.
That's it from me. Keep waxing those logs, something will show up eventually.
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 Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | E 3 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 92 | 108 | 119 | 76 | 173 | 104 | 45 | 53 | 7 | 54 | 35 | 25 | 13 | |
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 | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | SW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
42 | 18 | 37 | 61 | 59 | 50 | 35 | 17 | 92 | 108 | 119 | 76 | — | 104 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 54 | 35 | 25 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | W 6 | WSW 10 | E 4 | E 3 | E 6 | E 5 | S 15 | WSW 9 | S 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 3 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 15 | E 5 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 15 | 8 | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 8 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | NNE 2 | — | — |
1 | 20 | 8 | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 173 | — | 45 | 53 | 60 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 940 | 200 | 24 | 43 | 22 | 404 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 231 | 63 | 24 | 240 | 43 | 531 |
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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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