Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
18.2°C
1.6° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)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 talk about what we've got coming up at Perran Sands.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag—honestly, a lot of it’s looking pretty challenging with the wind and chop getting in the way. There’s a bit of a quiet spell to start with, but we do have a couple of promising windows if you’re patient.

We kick off on the 1st and 2nd of September with a mix of cross-off and cross winds. There’s some swell, but it’s messy—the energy on the 1st is moderate at best (196), and by the 2nd it’s getting stronger but the wind is fresh and lumpy, so it's not inviting.

The real dud is the 3rd and 4th of September. Thursday and Friday have a solid 5ft to 6ft of swell pumping in with moderate to strong wave energy (274 to 402), but it’s all onshore and choppy. This is one of those setups that looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.

Now, keep your eyes on Saturday the 5th. That’s the standout in this whole period. Swell drops back to 4ft from the west, but the wind goes glassy in the morning—easterly at just 3 mph. It’s a light offshore breeze, and the water’s clean. That’s your window. The wave energy is moderate (228) but this is a classic long-period groundswell (10 seconds), which will wrap in nicely here. It’s a reef break, and the west swell is a good match for the optimum direction. It’s fairly consistent, and while crowds show up sometimes, you’ve got a beginner-friendly spot that’ll be a lot of fun when it’s clean.

After that, Sunday the 6th is small and not worth the wetsuit—just 2ft or so. Then Monday the 7th shows a brief pulse of 4ft to 6ft with a very long 12-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is strong (476 to 669), but the quality’s poor.

The 8th and 9th see another shot of size—up to 8ft on the Tuesday afternoon with a massive 1083 energy, but again, cross-shore chop and marginal conditions. On Wednesday the 9th, the wind swings SSW at 25 mph, and while it’s cross-off and clean, the swell’s 8ft and that’s expert-only territory.

After the 9th, it trails off. There’s a tiny glimmer on the 14th of September—Monday morning has a 4ft west swell with a very long 12-second period and light easterly cross-off wind, giving clean conditions. The energy is moderate (400) and it’s the last real chance of the outlook. It’s a long way out though, so keep a loose eye on it.

Overall, if you can make Saturday the 5th, that’s your call. Small but clean, glassy, and the kind of day that reminds you why you surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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148
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337
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Wind (km/h)
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30
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High Tide
8:25AM6.45m
8:43PM6.48m
9:03AM6.22m
9:24PM6.14m
9:46AM5.87m
10:12PM5.68m
10:38AM5.44m
11:12PM5.19m
11:48AM5.04m
00:35AM4.84m
1:21PM4.91m
2:12AM4.87m
2:52PM5.18m
3:32AM5.24m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.44m
2:58AM0.56m
3:15PM0.71m
3:38AM0.92m
4:00PM1.10m
4:27AM1.36m
4:58PM1.53m
5:33AM1.79m
6:21PM1.87m
7:09AM2.02m
8:06PM1.87m
8:47AM1.83m
9:32PM1.48m
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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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