Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Falmouth - Swanpool.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you—the next week or so is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions. From now until Friday the 8th of August, there’s nothing really worth paddling out for. Swell is tiny, wind is all over the shop, and it’s mostly crossed-up or onshore. You’ll see a few days with a little bump, like Monday morning the 3rd of August with a 3 ft swell from the WSW, but the energy is weak (104) and the quality is just ordinary. It’s a beginner wave at best, and even then, with crowds often around, it’s not a great bet.

Now, if you can hold out, the real action starts on Sunday the 9th of August. Sunday morning, we’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds—that’s some proper groundswell power. The combined energy is pumping at 1073 (strong) and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. This is the standout of the entire outlook. It’s going to be clean, chunky, and powerful. But listen, at 8 ft, this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners will be in over their heads. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.

The session on Sunday morning is the pick of the bunch. The swell direction (WSW) matches the optimum for this break perfectly. Expect clean, lined-up waves. The offshore wind will keep the faces smooth. Just remember, with that size and power, you need to know what you’re doing.

Monday the 10th of August is still very good, but a step down. Morning brings a 8 ft swell from the WSW, with offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph. The energy is still strong at 683. It’s an excellent follow-up day, but the peak of the swell is Sunday morning. By Monday afternoon, it drops to 6 ft, still good, but not the standout.

After that, it’s a mess again. The wind swings onshore and cross-shore, and the swell fades into the second week. There’s a small window on Friday the 14th of August with a 4 ft swell from the east and offshore wind, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the energy is weak (189). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best surf by a long shot is Sunday morning, the 9th of August. Get out there early, it’s going to be a banger, but it’s for the big dogs. Monday the 10th is still very good. After that, we’re back to small and messy.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty

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