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Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, WSW swell with 99 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 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Falmouth – Swanpool. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty quiet start. We’re looking at a run of flat, clean days with barely a ripple. From Friday the 24th right through to the morning of Wednesday the 30th, there’s nothing doing. The swell is tiny, just 0.3 ft, and the wave energy is next to nothing, between 2 and 11 (weak). It’s a real flat spell for the beginner-friendly beach. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about there.
Then on the 31st of July, things start to stir. Friday afternoon sees a jump to 5 ft from the WSW, with a moderate 11-second period. The combined energy hits 622 (moderate). The wind is a cross-offshore breeze and it’s clean. This is the first real sniff of a wave, and it’s the start of the best window we’ve got. It’s not huge, but for a beginner spot, it’s a fun size.
The standout session for me is Monday the 3rd of August, morning. We get 8 ft of WSW swell, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1004. The wind is offshore from the NW, a gentle breeze, so it’ll be clean. Now, 8 ft is getting big for a beginner break, so it’s more for the intermediate crew who can handle a bit of power. The swell direction is a good match for the spot’s optimum, and it’s the best quality on offer.
The Sunday before that, the 2nd of August, also has a big 10 ft from the WSW, but the energy is very strong (2032 to 2339). That’s a lot of water moving. It’s clean, but that size is only for experts. A lot of power for this beach.
After that Monday peak, things drop off. Tuesday the 4th of August still has a fun 4 ft to 5 ft from the SW with offshore winds, good for a session. But by Wednesday the 5th, the wind turns onshore and the swell fades. From Thursday the 6th onwards, it’s back to flat, tiny waves and poor conditions through to the end of the forecast. So, your window is tight: Friday 31st July afternoon through to Tuesday 4th August. The best of it is Monday morning.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:15PM3.98m | 2:42AM3.90m | 3:14PM4.04m | 3:39AM3.91m | 4:08PM4.18m | 4:30AM4.01m | 4:56PM4.35m | 5:16AM4.16m | 5:39PM4.53m | 5:57AM4.33m | 6:17PM4.70m | 6:33AM4.48m | 6:52PM4.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM2.13m | 9:37AM2.07m | 10:18PM2.01m | 10:35AM1.92m | 11:09PM1.81m | 11:20AM1.71m | 11:50PM1.60m | 11:59AM1.49m | 00:25AM1.38m | 12:33PM1.28m | 00:58AM1.19m | 1:06PM1.10m | 1:30AM1.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | W 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 70 | 175 | 117 | 81 | 79 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | — | — | S 16 | — | W 9 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | 103 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 11 | 42 | 130 | 293 | 346 | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 435 | 518 | 759 | 411 | 473 | 727 | 749 | 167 | 24 | 201 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 420 | 263 | |
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