
Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,548 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. 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 2.0m 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 2.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’m not gonna lie to you – it’s a pretty quiet start. The forecast is a bit of a dud for the first few days, with nothing worth paddling out for. The real action, and I mean the only action worth talking about, happens on Monday the 7th of September. That’s our standout window.
The overall pattern is a long stretch of flat to tiny, weak waves, with a single, solid spike in the middle. The first weekend is a washout, but don’t get too down; that Monday morning looks like it’ll be worth the wait.
The Highlight: Falmouth - Swanpool
The only break that’s firing in this whole period is our local spot, Falmouth - Swanpool. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, but this is a rare day for the more experienced crew.
The main event is Monday morning, the 7th of September. We’ve got a solid 7ft groundswell rolling in from the WSW, with a long period of 13 seconds. This isn’t a weak little windswell, this is the real deal, with a combined energy of 1433 – that’s a serious amount of power. The wind is a clean NW offshore breeze at 12 mph, which is going to leave the surface glassy and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as it’s a bit too much size for the beginners.
The quality continues into Monday afternoon with 7ft of swell from the same WSW direction and a 12-second period. The wind goes a little cross-offshore, but it’s still clean. The energy is still pumping at 1151. It’s a solid day of surfing.
Now, a word of caution about that long period groundswell. At 13 seconds, it’s got some grunt. At a beach break like Swanpool, that kind of period can make the waves stand up a bit too straight and close out. It’s not a point break or a reef, so keep that in mind. The paddling out will be easier between sets, though.
The rest of the week? After Monday, it drops off a cliff. Tuesday sees a couple of tiny leftover pulses, but nothing rideable. From Wednesday the 9th all the way through to the end of the forecast on the 21st, it’s a flat, sad run of tiny windswell and onshore slop, or just nothing at all. There’s a moment on the 18th with a tiny 0.3ft swell and a 18-second period, but that’s more of a scientific curiosity than a surfing wave.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit just yet.
Honestly, set your schedule for that Monday morning. It’s the only show in town, and it’s a good one. The rest of the time, the board might as well stay in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | SSW 6 | S 6 | WSW 8 | S 15 | WSW 7 | S 14 |
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18 | 6 | 229 | 1430 | 1145 | 783 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 139 | 400 | 726 | 55 | 24 | 130 | 4 | 193 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:03AM4.89m | 6:19PM5.38m | 6:40AM5.02m | 6:56PM5.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:33PM0.54m | 00:59AM0.35m | 1:12PM0.41m | 1:37AM0.36m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 |
81 | 76 | 71 | 1430 | 1145 | 5 | 685 | 461 | — | 440 | 265 | 106 | 14 | 9 | 726 | 269 | 205 | 130 | 118 | 69 | 799 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | ESE 4 | WSW 16 | S 12 | SW 12 | — | WNW 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 12 | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
6 | 3 | 229 | 3 | 6 | — | 73 | 2 | — | — | — | 67 | 11 | — | — | 55 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 15 | S 15 | — |
— | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 4 | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 7 | — |
18 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 783 | — | 245 | 493 | 572 | — | — | 139 | 400 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 193 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 172 | 28 | 0 | 50 | 28 | 24 | 268 | 92 | 92 | 176 | 51 | 28 | 188 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 28 | 32 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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