Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WSW swell with 197 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it’s a frustrating picture for Falmouth - Swanpool right now. We’re looking at a long, quiet run of tiny, weak surf. The first real wave of any note doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 4th of August, and even then, it's nothing to write home about.
First up, this spot is a beginner’s zone, and right now it’s just flat. For the whole first week and a half, we’re looking at swell heights between 0.3 ft and 1 ft with periods that are either short (2 to 4 seconds) or long (11 to 16 seconds) but with almost no energy behind them. The combined swell energy is barely registering, you’ll see numbers like 3 or 8, so it’s basically a lake in there. The water is a very unusual 67°F as of the 25th of July, which is around 5°F warmer than normal, but honestly, you don’t need a wetsuit to get sunburned, you need a wave. There are long stretches here where there is simply no recommendation at all.
We do get a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning sees a bump in swell to 4 ft coming from the WSW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 128, which is moderate. Now, that is a bit of size for a beginner spot, but it's a short period swell which means chunky, messy waves. The wind is a light NNE breeze, which is cross-offshore, so the face will be clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. It's not a standout, it’s just the first time you won't be paddling over flat sand.
Later that afternoon on the 4th, the swell drops back to 3 ft from the same direction, still at 7 seconds, and energy drops to 72. The wind swings to a light WNW offshore, so the conditions are clean for a small wave. It’s a tiny improvement on the morning, but really, it’s the least terrible session of the whole 16 days. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window.
For a beginner, anything over 5 ft starts to be a handful, but we never get there. The main story here is the lack of decent swell and the constant "poor surf conditions." This isn't a surprise for the area, sometimes the ocean just goes to sleep. We need a proper storm forming somewhere to send us some real energy. For now, the board stays in the car, or you find another hobby for a couple of weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SE 4 | S 13 | S 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 2 | ESE 3 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:07AM4.61m | 7:24PM4.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:39PM0.96m | 2:02AM0.90m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 360 | 275 | 220 | 148 | 108 | 81 | 57 | 52 | 51 | 35 | 33 | 124 | 78 | 61 | 58 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 6 | S 13 | — | S 11 | S 12 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — |
| kJ | 42 | 179 | 286 | 355 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 19 | 64 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 411 | 644 | 727 | 201 | 92 | 201 | 179 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 190 | 239 | 168 | 200 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 20 |
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