Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.3° 

Perran Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Perran Sands surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perran Sands this week:

The surf forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perran Sands in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s brewing.

The pattern’s looking lean for a good stretch. We’re staring at a run of small, weak, and messy conditions before things finally switch on. The first real chance of a surf won’t show until later in the first week, and even then, it’s not going to be a classic. The early days are a total bust.

Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th August are a total waste. Tiny 0.7ft to 2ft swell from the WSW and W, with fresh to moderate cross-off winds. The combined energy is puny, just 17 to 88. Barely a ripple. Wednesday is more of the same, with a short 8-second period on a 2ft to 2ft swell. You’d be better off waxing your board and waiting.

Thursday 27th August shows a flicker of life. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW in the morning, with a moderate 11-second period and the combined energy hits 168. Wind is a cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean. Not big, but it’s the first window where you might find a few rideable, lined-up waves if you’re feeling patient.

Friday 28th August is a letdown. The swell jumps to 4ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds, and the wind goes cross or cross-on. That 5ft afternoon pulse from the W with a 6-second period is just messy windswell. It’s going to be a choppy, lumpy mess out there.

The whole first week is dominated by poor conditions. Sizes bounce between 2ft and 7ft, but the wind is almost always wrong—cross, cross-on, or onshore. The combined energy rarely breaks 200, except for a brief 702 reading on Thursday afternoon that still gets a marginal call due to questionable tides.

Now, the real standout comes much later. Sunday 6th September is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a proper 5ft groundswell pushing in from the W, but look at that period—19 seconds in the morning and 17 in the afternoon. That’s a deep, long-period groundswell, loaded with serious energy. The combined energy readings are massive: 1895 and 1586. For a reef setup like Perran Sands, this is a dream scenario. The wave quality should be excellent, with real power and shape. Winds are onshore from the NNW and NW, which is a slight knock, but the swell quality could override that for the experienced lot.

Monday 7th September keeps the good run going. Swell drops a touch to 5ft–5ft, but the period is still a beefy 14 seconds, and the energy remains high at 1157 and 972. Winds are lighter—light cross-on from the WSW and a gentle cross-shore from the SW in the afternoon. That’s cleaner than Sunday, and the waves will still be holding plenty of punch.

The best on offer is hands down Sunday 6th September at Perran Sands. The combo of a very long-period groundswell (19 seconds) and a moderate 5ft swell is a rare treat. The energy is massive (1895). Yes, the wind is onshore from the NW, but for a reef break, that long-period swell is going to wrap in with real authority. This is a day for experienced surfers who know the reef. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

If Sunday isn’t your pick, Monday 7th is a close second. Cleaner wind and the swell still has quality. Don’t bother with the first week; it’s a long wait, but the payoff at the end looks worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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WNW
11
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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17
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52
70
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28
142
663
178
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399
128
41
54
173
178
365
Wind (km/h)
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25
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20
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SSE
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SSW
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High Tide
3:57PM4.83m
4:24AM4.90m
4:44PM5.27m
5:04AM5.32m
5:21PM5.72m
5:40AM5.72m
5:55PM6.12m
6:12AM6.07m
6:27PM6.44m
6:44AM6.33m
7:00PM6.66m
7:17AM6.50m
7:32PM6.75m
Low Tide
9:51AM2.12m
10:24PM1.87m
10:41AM1.71m
11:07PM1.44m
11:20AM1.28m
11:43PM1.03m
11:54AM0.90m
00:16AM0.67m
12:27PM0.58m
00:48AM0.40m
12:59PM0.37m
1:19AM0.25m
1:30PM0.26m
1:50AM0.22m
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Information about the Perran Sands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Perran Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Perran Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Perran Sands 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 (Perran Sands) 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 Perran Sands 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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