Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.08° W

Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Falmouth - Swanpool sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.4° 

Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 6th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks.

First up, gotta be honest, the next few days are a total flat spell. There’s a waiting game ahead. Nothing rideable at Falmouth - Swanpool all the way through until the 6th of September.

Then things finally wake up on the morning of Monday the 7th of September. Now we’re talking. A solid 7ft swell out of the WSW, with a 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at 1547, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is offshore from the WNW, keeping it glassy. This is for experienced surfers only – that size is way too much for beginners. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. The morning is the clear winner; the afternoon gets blown out.

Next real chance is on Thursday the 10th of September. Another swell, 8ft from the WSW, but with a shorter 8-second period. The energy is still solid at 825, but that short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and less organised. The wind is cross-offshore in the morning, so it’s clean, but the afternoon turns messy. Again, this is big and punchy – experts only.

After that, it’s back to the flat stuff. A few tiny 0.3ft waves here and there, but nothing worth suiting up for. The best bet is the morning of the 7th. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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136
825
719
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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WNW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
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High Tide
10:31AM4.47m
11:06PM4.34m
11:44AM4.22m
00:33AM4.06m
1:18PM4.14m
2:11AM4.01m
2:45PM4.29m
3:31AM4.17m
3:55PM4.59m
4:34AM4.43m
4:52PM4.92m
5:23AM4.68m
5:38PM5.20m
Low Tide
5:16PM1.42m
5:47AM1.63m
6:26PM1.71m
7:05AM1.89m
8:04PM1.80m
8:45AM1.88m
9:38PM1.55m
10:05AM1.57m
10:44PM1.14m
11:03AM1.17m
11:35PM0.76m
11:50AM0.81m
00:19AM0.49m
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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).

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