Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next little while. I’ll be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of moments that could be worth getting wet for.

The first real chance to get a wave is Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, at Falmouth - Swanpool. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 65°F. The swell is solid, 12 ft from the WSW, and the period is a short 9 seconds. The wind is a strong cross-offshore breeze at 30 mph, which will keep the surface clean. There’s a lot of energy in the water (1781), but this one is a heads-up: 12 ft is big, and the guide says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is one for experienced surfers only, and even then, you’ll want to be on your game. The crowd is sometimes an issue here, so you might have company.

Moving into the first week of September, things go quiet. There’s a long stretch of nothing from Sunday the 30th right through to the 4th of September. The swell is tiny, or the conditions are just messy. A little pulse of 7 ft shows up on Wednesday afternoon, the 2nd, but it’s cross-shore and lumpy, and the score is poor. Not worth a paddle.

We get a glimmer on Saturday afternoon, the 5th of September. The swell at Swanpool is 6 ft from the WSW with a 7-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (336), and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best of the first week, but it’s still not a standout. The break is fairly consistent, and the waves will be clean, but it’s not firing.

The next real highlight comes much later, on Friday the 11th of September. Falmouth - Swanpool sees a 8 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, with good energy (1595). The wind is cross-offshore, clean. The caveat here is that at 8 ft, this is only for experts. Also, the long period (12 seconds) means the swell will be more powerful and lined up, with longer waits between sets. This is a promising one, but it’s over a week away, so take it as a good sign, not a guarantee.

The 12th of September looks wild, with 10 ft swell and a near-gale, which is a write-off for surfing. The 13th of September has a smaller, cleaner swell, but it’s only marginal.

So, overall, the standout is the 11th of September for the experienced crew. The 5th of September is the best bet for the first week, but it’s nothing to write home about. For beginners, there’s nothing much on offer, with most of the surf either too small or too big. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.

Rusty.

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