
Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Perran Sands in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the immediate future. The first bit of surf that’s even worth a mention is a tiny window of small, clean waves, but it’s a long wait. We’ve got a big gap of nothing until the very end of the period.
We start off with a real dud. Friday the 31st of July through to the 8th of August is a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-onshore, just messy. The combined energy is weak, often in the double digits (40, 57, 35, etc.), and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” It’s a real flat spell, so don’t even bother waxing your board.
The first glimmer of something happens on the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. Perran Sands gets a proper pulse of energy, with a 8 ft swell from the west and a very strong combined energy of 915. That’s a lot of power. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is onshore from the NNW at 12 mph, which will chop it up. That size is also only for the experienced crew – over 8 ft is expert territory and this is right on the edge. The afternoon drops a bit to 7 ft, and the energy is still high at 502, but the wind stays onshore. This is a real raw, powerful, and messy setup. For a reef break like Perran Sands, that onshore wind will make it a washing machine. Honestly, for a paddler, this looks like a no-go, but if you’ve got a kite, that strong wind and heavy swell could be a blast.
Monday the 10th of August the swell drops to 5 ft in the morning and 5 ft in the afternoon, still with onshore winds. The energy is still decent (326 and 248), but the quality is poor. By Tuesday the 11th, the wind finally swings offshore (SSW at 12 mph) in the morning, but the swell has dropped to a tiny 3 ft, so the energy is low (146). It’d be clean, but there’s just not enough wave to push you around. The afternoon sees a cross-shore breeze and a 3 ft swell with a 10-second period, which is a bit more organised, but the surface will be a mess.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak, and messy for the rest of the run. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, coming in at 66° at the start, which is a little bonus.
So, looking at the whole 16 days, there’s no standout session. The best of a bad bunch is the clean morning of Tuesday the 11th of August, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The bigger swell on the 9th is just too blown out. It’s a frustrating forecast, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. The forecasts can change, so keep your eye on it, but for now, I’d be finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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27 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 108 | 101 | 80 | 53 | 117 | 119 | 104 | 229 | 237 | 191 | 84 | 47 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | 10:14AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.70m | 11:05AM5.42m | 11:35PM5.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:08AM1.00m | 4:26PM1.18m | 4:56AM1.30m | 5:21PM1.47m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
10 | 20 | 16 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 108 | 101 | 80 | 53 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 84 | 47 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 7 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 4 | — | W 10 | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | — | — | SW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
3 | 4 | 41 | 9 | 1 | — | 19 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — |
27 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 117 | 119 | 104 | 229 | 237 | 191 | 9 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 229 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 50 | 35 | 0 | 21 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 7 | 215 | 145 | 26 | 27 | 618 |
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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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