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Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 671 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it, mate.
First up, the outlook for the next 16 days is a proper slow-burner for Falmouth - Swanpool. We're looking at a long stretch of flat, weak conditions, so don't be in a rush to grab your board. The first real glimmer of anything rideable doesn't show up until Monday the 18th of August, and even then it's not a classic.
The opening days are a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 1.3 ft, and the wind is all over the shop. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there. The combined energy is laughable for most of it – we're seeing values like 104 and 111, which is barely enough to get a ripple going. It's clean from time to time, especially with a bit of cross-offshore wind, but there's just no push. The best we get is a bit of a breeze on the 9th of August with a light offshore wind, but the swell is still only 1.3 ft from the SW with a short period of 7 seconds. It's a total non-event.
The real wait is until the final days. By the morning of the 18th of August, we finally see some life. The swell bumps up to 4.6 ft from the East, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 126 (moderate wave energy) and we've got a moderate offshore wind from the NW. That's the only session in the entire 16-day window where the ocean is actually offering something. It's a beginner-friendly break, so the size is manageable, but it's not a standout. The period is short, so the waves will be a bit bumpy, but it's rideable. The wind is offshore, so the surface will be clean. It's the only option, so if you're desperate, that's your window.
The gap between now and the 18th is a long, flat stretch. There's no point trying to hide it. It's a pretty grim run for Swanpool. For a more exposed spot, you might get a few more opportunities, but for this sheltered corner, it's a proper dry spell.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 101 | 82 | 136 | 231 | 204 | 456 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:44AM4.72m | 9:03PM4.99m | 9:23AM4.66m | 9:43PM4.89m | 10:07AM4.54m | 10:32PM4.71m | 11:03AM4.38m | 11:33PM4.48m | 12:12PM4.25m | 00:48AM4.30m | 1:30PM4.23m | 2:08AM4.24m | 2:46PM4.35m | 3:23AM4.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.91m | 3:48AM0.91m | 4:01PM1.03m | 4:28AM1.06m | 4:44PM1.21m | 5:14AM1.27m | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:10AM1.52m | 6:39PM1.66m | 7:22AM1.71m | 8:07PM1.75m | 8:52AM1.72m | 9:40PM1.55m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 101 | 82 | 136 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 107 | 17 | 33 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | S 11 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 26 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 8 | 231 | 204 | 456 | 539 | 320 | 261 | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 22 | 32 | 512 | 190 | 209 | 592 | 190 | 239 | 660 | 201 | 218 | 421 | 559 | 218 | 411 | 200 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 200 |
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