Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SW swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Falmouth - Swanpool.
I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week and a half is a proper drought. From Saturday, July 25th, right through the start of August, it’s flat as a pancake. The combined swell energy is mostly under 10 (weak energy), and we’re seeing nothing but tiny, weak waves. The wind is often offshore or even glassy, which would be a dream if there was anything to ride, but there isn’t. We get a tiny pulse on July 31st morning with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short 4 seconds, and the energy is weak (48). It’s still a no-go.
On the afternoon of July 31st, things get a little more chunky, but not clean. A 6ft SW swell rolls in with a 6-second period and moderate energy (321), but it’s battling a cross-onshore breeze. That means chop. This carries into August 1st with a 4ft SW swell (9 sec) and cross-shore wind. It’s surfable, but messy. The water temp is about normal for the season.
The one day that’s got my attention is Sunday, August 9th. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the SSW, with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a solid 317 (moderate energy). The wind is a light breeze from the NE, giving us a clean cross-offshore texture. This is the only time in the 16-day window that I’d say “expect good surf.” The period is a bit longer, so the waves will have some shape and there will be gaps between sets. For a beginner spot, the size is good, and with that wind, it’ll be a fun session.
Outside of that, it’s a long, flat stretch. Hang tight, and keep your eyes peeled for the 9th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | ESE 3 | S 13 | S 6 | W 8 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 9 |
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 kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 239 | 734 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:14PM4.04m | 3:39AM3.91m | 4:08PM4.18m | 4:30AM4.01m | 4:56PM4.35m | 5:16AM4.16m | 5:39PM4.53m | 5:57AM4.33m | 6:17PM4.70m | 6:33AM4.48m | 6:52PM4.84m | 7:07AM4.61m | 7:24PM4.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:37AM2.07m | 10:18PM2.01m | 10:35AM1.92m | 11:09PM1.81m | 11:20AM1.71m | 11:50PM1.60m | 11:59AM1.49m | 00:25AM1.38m | 12:33PM1.28m | 00:58AM1.19m | 1:06PM1.10m | 1:30AM1.03m | 1:39PM0.96m | 2:02AM0.90m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 11 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 340 | 235 | 220 | 117 | 83 | 81 | 56 | 39 | 52 | 69 | 45 | 42 | 28 | 22 | 82 | 734 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | ESE 3 | W 11 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | S 14 | ESE 3 | S 13 | S 6 | — | — | S 11 | W 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 42 | 132 | 257 | 337 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 42 | 239 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 411 | 411 | 574 | 749 | 201 | 92 | 24 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 43 | 24 | 43 | 43 | 19 | 18 | 44 | 0 |
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