Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Break

Falmouth - Swanpool Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 50.14° N 5.08° W

Issued: 12 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Falmouth - Swanpool sea temperature is
16.0° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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

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Falmouth - Swanpool Ratings

Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 2.3

(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).

Consistency of Surf: 1.7

(1: Falmouth - Swanpool is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Regional Rating: 1.0

(1: Falmouth - Swanpool is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South Cornwall. 5: the best break in South Cornwall).

Difficulty Level: 1.7

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Other Options: 1.0

(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Falmouth - Swanpool, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).

Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0

(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Falmouth - Swanpool are often excellent).

Water Quality: 2.0

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Crowds: 1.3

(1: Often too crowded. 5: Falmouth - Swanpool is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 5.0

(1: Getting to Falmouth - Swanpool requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

Local Attitude: 2.0

(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).

Eating: 3.0

(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Falmouth - Swanpool, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).

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