Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.08° W

Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Falmouth - Swanpool sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.0° 

Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim run for Falmouth - Swanpool. The first solid bit of swell doesn’t show up until Monday the 24th of August, which is a good stretch away. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of flat to tiny, messy surf right through until then.

The water temp is sitting at 66° at Swanpool, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel alright if you’re just having a paddle.

Now, let’s run through the few flickers of hope. Thursday the 13th of August morning is your first real chance. We’ve got a clean, 4ft swell from the WSW with a period of 11 seconds (that’s a proper groundswell) and combined energy of 299 – moderate energy. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, so surfaces will be glassy. It’s only a beginner spot, and with crowds likely, expect company. It’s the pick of the first week, but you’re looking at a very short window as the afternoon drops right off.

After that, it’s back to zip. We see a couple of days with nothing but tiny 0.3ft to 1ft leftovers and strong offshore winds – clean but no power. There’s a big gap of almost no surf from Friday the 14th right through to Sunday the 23rd. The wind stays clean but the swell just isn’t there.

Then, on Monday morning the 24th of August, things finally change. We get a bump of 5ft swell from the WSW. The period is short though, only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. Combined energy is 247 (moderate). Wind is light from the north, keeping it fairly clean. The crowd factor is likely to be high as everyone gets a bit desperate. That 5ft is at the upper edge for beginners, but the short period makes it more manageable. It’s the standout of the whole outlook, but don’t expect anything epic.

The rest of the second week fades back to tiny 0.3ft to 0.7ft dribble with clean offshore winds, but not enough push to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: there's a long, barren stretch ahead. Thursday the 13th morning gives you a clean, groundswell window, and Monday the 24th morning offers the most size, but with a short, weak period. If you’re after a paddle, those are your windows. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Stay safe,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:48PM5.18m
6:18AM4.88m
6:36PM5.39m
7:02AM4.98m
7:20PM5.48m
7:43AM5.00m
8:02PM5.44m
8:22AM4.94m
8:42PM5.28m
9:00AM4.80m
9:22PM5.02m
9:40AM4.60m
10:03PM4.69m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.48m
12:50PM0.55m
1:19AM0.31m
1:32PM0.41m
2:01AM0.29m
2:13PM0.40m
2:41AM0.41m
2:52PM0.53m
3:19AM0.66m
3:30PM0.77m
3:56AM0.98m
4:08PM1.10m
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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).

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