Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at Perran Sands.

First up, the water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than what we’d normally expect for this part of the year. That’s a nice little bonus, but let’s be honest, the surf story is a bit of a slow burn.

The first few days are a write-off. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of July, the conditions are just plain poor. We’ve got a mix of tiny, weak swell and cross-onshore winds messing everything up. The energy is barely there, with readings of 55 and 52 on Thursday, and it just gets worse from there. It’s a proper gap with no real surf to speak of.

We get a slight glimmer of hope on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July. The wind drops to glassy and calm, and the swell is a bit more organised at 4 ft from the WNW. The combined energy is up to 138, which is moderate, but it’s still just "surfable waves with very ordinary conditions." It might be worth a paddle for a few close-outs, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

The real story, and the only standout in this whole forecast, is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. Now, that’s a week away, so don’t book the day off just yet, but the models are showing something promising. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the west with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a healthy 948. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is set to be light and cross-offshore from the ENE, which should keep things clean. The forecast is calling for "very good surf conditions." This is a big swell, over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so it might get a bit busy, but with that size and clean conditions, it’s the clear pick of the litter.

The day before, on Sunday the 2nd of August, the size is there (8 ft in the morning), but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, making it more of a kite-surfing proposition than a paddle session. The energy is high at 792, but the wind will ruin it for us.

After that Monday morning highlight, the surf drops off quickly. Tuesday the 4th still has some 5 ft swell in the morning with glassy conditions, but it’s a beginner-friendly size and the energy drops to 292. It’s a decent option, but it won’t hold a candle to the Monday. After that, we’re back to small, weak, windy dribble for the rest of the forecast period.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The only real window to get excited about is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. If you’re an experienced surfer, keep an eye on that one. For everyone else, this is a long, quiet stretch.

Rusty.

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