Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Falmouth - Swanpool this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Falmouth - Swanpool in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down in Imperial for you.
First off, I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a quiet stretch for *Falmouth - Swanpool*. The whole 16‑day window is a flat spell with barely a ripple. There’s a long gap right through until the 24th of September where nothing is even worth paddling out for. Just tiny ankle‑slappers and a lot of clean but empty water. You’re looking at swell heights of 0.3 ft for days on end, and the energy readings are pathetic—mostly single or low double‑digit numbers, showing no real push. The water temperature is sitting at 64°F—that’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water feels nice, but there’s nothing to ride.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the tail end. On Saturday the 26th, we finally get some short‑period windswell from the East at about 5 ft. The period is only 6 seconds, so it’s choppy and a bit jumbled, but the wind swaps around to a moderate offshore from the NW. That offshore breeze will clean the surface up, making it rideable for beginners. The energy climbs into the hundreds (176) so there’s finally some weight behind it. It’s not going to be pretty—still very ordinary—but if you’re desperate, the Sunday morning the 27th is the pick, with a gentle offshore wind and the same 5 ft of East swell. The crowd factor is “often” here, so you might have company, but honestly, with the surf this small, that’s not a problem. For the rest of the window, it’s time to give the board a rest or find another hobby. This is a long blank run for Falmouth - Swanpool.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 11 | S 13 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 15 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 115 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 285 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:56PM5.44m | 7:14AM5.08m | 7:32PM5.37m | 7:47AM5.04m | 8:06PM5.20m | 8:21AM4.93m | 8:40PM4.93m | 8:56AM4.74m | 9:16PM4.59m | 9:34AM4.49m | 9:55PM4.23m | 10:19AM4.20m | 10:46PM3.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:37AM0.36m | 1:49PM0.41m | 2:12AM0.50m | 2:24PM0.55m | 2:46AM0.73m | 2:59PM0.80m | 3:18AM1.02m | 3:33PM1.12m | 3:49AM1.35m | 4:08PM1.48m | 4:22AM1.68m | 4:47PM1.84m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | S 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 13 | S 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 627 | 461 | 386 | 268 | 194 | 153 | 115 | 187 | 2 | 339 | 802 | 813 | 470 | 153 | 132 | 464 | 852 | 3 | 184 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 104 | — | 130 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 3 | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | W 13 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 317 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 425 | 324 | 9 | — | — | 132 | 168 | — | — | 839 | 285 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 28 | 28 | 108 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 301 | 201 | 92 | 24 | 164 | 485 | 201 | 201 | 297 | 209 | 188 | 485 |
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