Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 0.7m 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on in our little corner of the coast.
To be brutally honest, the next 16 days are looking like a write-off for any decent surf. We’ve got a long, flat spell with nothing but gutless dribble and onshore chop. The first few days are a complete bust, with barely a ripple to speak of. There’s a bit of a bump trying to show up around Monday the 3rd of August, but it’s not going to save the week.
The only half-decent window comes on Thursday the 6th of August. The swell is coming from the East with a period of just 5 seconds, so it’s short-period windswell, not the good stuff. But the magic is in the wind. Thursday morning has a gentle offshore breeze, and Thursday afternoon goes glassy. That’s a major positive. The wave height is only around 4 ft to 4 ft, and the combined energy is weak, sitting at 86 and 89. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. It’s strictly for the beginner crew at Falmouth - Swanpool, as it’s a fairly consistent spot for a learner wave, but don’t expect any power. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
After that brief glimpse, it all turns to custard again. Friday the 7th of August sees the swell bump up to 5 ft but with a nasty cross-shore wind that’ll chop it to bits. The wind really gets up over the weekend, with 18-22 mph winds from the East-Northeast making it a complete mess. Honestly, with that much wind and a beach-and-reef setup, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The rest of the second week is just flat and choppy, with nothing to offer.
So, the one and only standout is Thursday the 6th of August. Go for the glassy afternoon session if you can. It’s not gonna be epic, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 90 | 82 | 76 | 54 | 37 | 36 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:33AM4.48m | 6:52PM4.84m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM1.10m | 1:30AM1.03m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | E 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 34 | 21 | 63 | 57 | 24 | 37 | 44 | 59 | 50 | 35 | 41 | 90 | 82 | 76 | 54 | 37 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | W 12 | W 6 | WNW 5 | — | NW 4 | — | W 8 | NW 6 | W 6 | E 5 | E 6 | NW 6 | WSW 7 | E 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | — | 5 | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 36 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | E 6 | NW 5 | S 15 | NW 5 | W 11 | E 5 | SW 13 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 3 | — | NW 3 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | N 2 | — | ENE 3 | NNE 2 | E 3 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 25 | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 240 | 200 | 24 | 43 | 43 | 421 | 43 | 22 | 44 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 279 | 268 | 414 | 420 | 210 | 238 |
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