Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Break

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Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Falmouth - Swanpool sea temperature is
18.8° C
1.9° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Falmouth - Swanpool in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks around Falmouth - Swanpool are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The ocean’s been holding out on us, and we’ve got a long stretch of flatness to wade through before anything even worth a mention rolls in.

Right out of the gate, from Wednesday the 5th of August all the way through until the early hours of Thursday the 13th of August, there’s basically nothing. We’re talking a full week of tiny, gutless waves. The combined swell energy is bouncing between a weak 1 and a modest 30 (most days under 30), so don’t bother checking the tides. Even the glassy conditions on Friday the 7th with zero wind can’t save a 0.3ft swell. It’s a lake out there.

The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy kicks up to a moderate 359. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW, which will keep things clean. But let’s be honest, the surf reports are calling it “marginal” – it’s not going to be a classic, and the afternoon gets messy with stronger wind. That 5ft is also pushing into the “too big for beginners” territory, but it’s not a clean, powerful wave.

Then there’s a bit of a gap again until Sunday the 16th of August. That morning, we see the biggest swell of the whole forecast: 7ft from the WSW, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 490. That’s a strong, chunky amount of water. The wind is offshore from the NW, which is a major positive – it’ll be clean. But here’s the thing: 7ft is getting into the realm of “experts only.” The short period (7 seconds) also means it’s going to be a bit of a lumpy, close-outy mess on a beach break like Swanpool. This is a day for the experienced locals only, and even then, expect a grindy, difficult paddle out. The forecast is still a week and a half out, so don’t hold your breath.

The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but that’s about the only comfort you’ll get.

If you’re really keen, the best (and really only) standout on offer is the morning of the 16th of August. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the strong wind and short-period, hefty swell. But for the rest of us, this is a long, dry spell. It probably won’t stay this poor forever, but for now, the boards are staying in the shed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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SW
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13
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13
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12
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12
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6
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6
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12
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11
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WSW
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8
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6
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Energy kJ
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23
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16
24
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
0
N
5
SW
10
NE
15
ESE
10
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10
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15
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
15
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SSW
15
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High Tide
10:07AM4.54m
10:32PM4.71m
11:03AM4.38m
11:33PM4.48m
12:12PM4.25m
00:48AM4.30m
1:30PM4.23m
2:08AM4.24m
2:46PM4.35m
3:23AM4.32m
3:54PM4.60m
4:30AM4.50m
4:55PM4.90m
Low Tide
4:44PM1.21m
5:14AM1.27m
5:34PM1.44m
6:10AM1.52m
6:39PM1.66m
7:22AM1.71m
8:07PM1.75m
8:52AM1.72m
9:40PM1.55m
10:12AM1.48m
10:50PM1.18m
11:13AM1.14m
11:46PM0.79m
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Feels °C
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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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