Surf Forecasts:
Falmouth - Swanpool surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falmouth - Swanpool over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks.
First up, gotta be honest, the next few days are a total flat spell. There’s a waiting game ahead. Nothing rideable at Falmouth - Swanpool all the way through until the 6th of September.
Then things finally wake up on the morning of Monday the 7th of September. Now we’re talking. A solid 7ft swell out of the WSW, with a 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at 1547, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is offshore from the WNW, keeping it glassy. This is for experienced surfers only – that size is way too much for beginners. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. The morning is the clear winner; the afternoon gets blown out.
Next real chance is on Thursday the 10th of September. Another swell, 8ft from the WSW, but with a shorter 8-second period. The energy is still solid at 825, but that short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and less organised. The wind is cross-offshore in the morning, so it’s clean, but the afternoon turns messy. Again, this is big and punchy – experts only.
After that, it’s back to the flat stuff. A few tiny 0.3ft waves here and there, but nothing worth suiting up for. The best bet is the morning of the 7th. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 295 | 1544 | 1180 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 136 | 825 | 719 | 463 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:31AM4.47m | 11:06PM4.34m | 11:44AM4.22m | 00:33AM4.06m | 1:18PM4.14m | 2:11AM4.01m | 2:45PM4.29m | 3:31AM4.17m | 3:55PM4.59m | 4:34AM4.43m | 4:52PM4.92m | 5:23AM4.68m | 5:38PM5.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16PM1.42m | 5:47AM1.63m | 6:26PM1.71m | 7:05AM1.89m | 8:04PM1.80m | 8:45AM1.88m | 9:38PM1.55m | 10:05AM1.57m | 10:44PM1.14m | 11:03AM1.17m | 11:35PM0.76m | 11:50AM0.81m | 00:19AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 13 | W 12 | — | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 623 | 711 | 508 | 196 | 106 | 74 | 93 | 1544 | 1180 | 974 | 660 | 96 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 463 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 4 | WSW 16 | S 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | — | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 295 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — |
| kJ | 698 | 554 | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 480 | 440 | 253 | 181 | 136 | 825 | 719 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 190 | 172 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 178 | 499 | 190 | 190 | 209 | 190 | 421 | 32 | 50 | 201 |
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