Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
18.0°C
1.9° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perran Sands in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve looked over the 16-day picture for Perran Sands, and I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one to call a classic. There's surf on the way, no doubt, but for a lot of this period, the conditions are just fighting it. We have a long gap of poor quality to wade through before the real window shows up in the second week.

Right now, from the start of the outlook, things are not looking good at all. We’ve got swell on the table, but the wind is just ruining it. Right through the middle of September and into the start of the third week, it’s mostly strong, messy, cross-shore or onshore winds. A lot of these days are straight up not worth paddling out for with scores through the floor – just chop and lumps. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch from September 11th all the way through the 19th. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 6 ft most days, hitting as much as 8 ft late in that first week, but with the wind on it or cross, it’s just a blown-out mess.

The energy levels during this first period are moderate to strong though – the combined swell energy reading hits 669 on September 16th, so there’s power in the water, just no quality to ride it. The water temp is sitting at a *touch warmer than normal* for the time of year at 64°, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting skunked.

Now, if you’ve got patience, things start to shift. The bright spot comes in the final few days of the forecast. There’s one proper standout session that looks like the one to wait for.

The real highlight is Tuesday afternoon, September 22nd. This is where everything clicks at Perran Sands. We’re looking at a clean, cross-off breeze from the East-North-East at just 3 mph. That is light, glassy air – proper clean conditions. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the West-North-West, and the period stretches out to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with real shape. It’s a wave of moderate energy at 418, and with that light air and offshore flow, the surface will be like glass. This is the top pick of the whole 16 days.

Right after that, Wednesday morning, September 23rd, also looks good for a paddle. We’ve got a clean offshore wind from the East-South-East at 12 mph, and while the swell drops to 2 ft from the west with a period of 10 seconds, it’ll be clean and lined up. The energy is weaker, at 91, so it’s a smaller, mellower session for a log or a funboard.

Then, we’ve got a couple of promising but more uncertain options later in the last week. Thursday morning, September 24th, is a big energy day – the combined swell energy hits 1055, with a 6 ft swell from the west, 9-second period, and a cross-off breeze. That’s a lot of power, and it’s clean, but the size means it’s more for experienced surfers. It’s a bit of a gamble with the wind, but it’s worth a look.

And then Friday morning, September 25th, is the other real standout. This has an ‘expect very good surf conditions’ tag on it. Swell is 6 ft from the West-North-West at 12 seconds, with a light cross-off from the South-South-West at 9 mph. Combined energy is 905 – strong. That’s another proper, clean, powerful groundswell. This one is a definite mark in the calendar, but it's right at the end of the window, so treat it as a promising but less certain long-range call.

Crowds can be an issue at Perran Sands when it’s working, so for that September 22nd session, expect a few other people who have been waiting just as long as you.

So, the skinny: Don’t waste your time in the first two weeks. Wait for Tuesday the 22nd, maybe the morning of the 23rd, and keep a close eye on that Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th. That’s where the gold is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night).

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W
9
1.1
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1.2
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8
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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504
377
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:16PM6.92m
6:36AM6.73m
6:54PM6.99m
7:12AM6.75m
7:29PM6.87m
7:47AM6.62m
8:04PM6.58m
8:20AM6.34m
8:38PM6.17m
8:54AM5.95m
9:13PM5.69m
9:30AM5.49m
9:51PM5.16m
Low Tide
00:40AM-0.03m
12:54PM0.03m
1:15AM-0.02m
1:28PM0.07m
1:48AM0.15m
2:02PM0.27m
2:19AM0.45m
2:34PM0.59m
2:50AM0.85m
3:07PM1.01m
3:22AM1.30m
3:42PM1.48m
3:59AM1.78m
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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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