Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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