Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, for the first week, it’s a tough one. We’re lookin’ at a long, flat spell. From Thursday the 6th all the way through to the end of Friday the 14th, there’s just nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and a lot of those days are gettin’ scored as poor. It’s a proper dry spell, and you’d be better off polishin’ your board or takin’ a walk.

But then, things start to show a little pulse. On the morning of Wednesday the 12th, we see a bit of a build, but it’s still messy. The first time you’ll actually want to get wet is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. The swell pushes up to about 4ft from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s some decent groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. That’s a rare treat. The combined energy at that point is moderate (251), so there’s some push behind it. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so that 4ft is perfect for learnin’ or just cruisin’. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

Thursday afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, still very surfable.

Friday the 14th is a bit of a write-off again, but then Saturday afternoon the 15th of August brings a bit more size. We’re lookin’ at 4ft from the WSW, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a windswell, less grunty. The energy is moderate (195), and the wind is cross-offshore, keepin’ it clean. The swell is comin’ from the WSW, which is the optimum direction for this spot, so it should wrap in nicely. Still, the quality is marked as poor, so it’s more of a fun, punchy session than a classic day.

Sunday the 16th gets a little bigger, 4ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore, and it gets choppy. That’s a pass for me.

The standout of the whole run? I’d say Thursday morning, the 13th of August. It’s the only day you get that glassy, clean surface with a solid 4ft groundswell. It’s not a big day, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Swanpool, that’s the best you’ll get in this window. The crowds are listed as “often,” so expect a few heads out, but with conditions like that, it’ll be worth sharin’ the water.

After the 16th, the swell fades back to tiny, sub-0.3ft junk right through to the 21st. The second week is a bust.

So, if you’re keen, pencil in Thursday the 13th. It’s not a world beater, but it’s the only real surf on offer.

Rusty.

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