Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
18.2°C
2.1° 

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: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with 715 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.

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 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and here’s the same scoop in feet and miles for you.

First up, it’s a rough start. Nothing worth paddling out for from Friday the 11th through to the middle of the next week—about four days of junk with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Water temp is normal for this time of year.

On Monday the 14th, we get a clean cross-off wind with a small 3ft swell from the west at 9 seconds. Combined energy is 163, weak, but it’s clean. Just a splash, nothing special.

Tuesday the 15th is a mess again, with strong onshore wind and a chunky 8ft swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the wind is howling. Skip it.

The real standout is Wednesday the 23rd of September. Glassy morning, 7ft swell from the west at 8 seconds, combined energy 518. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the one to aim for. It’s a beginner spot, but at 7ft it’s getting big for learners, so be careful if you’re new. That offshore wind is perfect, zero wind.

Thursday the 24th brings a big 8ft swell, but it’s cross-onshore and messy—only for experts.

Then Friday the 25th has a solid 10ft groundswell from the west, period of 9 seconds, combined energy hitting 1285. Clean cross-off wind in the morning, and rated “very good surf conditions.” This is another standout, but 10ft is huge—only for experienced hands. Long period swell like that will be powerful and will break well at this reef break, but watch for heavy sets.

So the first week is a dud. Wait for that Wednesday the 23rd, and if you’re an expert, hold out for Friday the 25th. Big swell, clean, and that’s where it’s at.

There’s also a small window on the 22nd of September with a 3ft west swell and offshore wind, but weak energy (131)—just a backup.

Crowds at Perran Sands can show up sometimes, so expect a few people on those good days.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

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W
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Energy kJ
373
257
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282
600
494
318
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157
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426
604
563
711
541
290
92
71
318
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NNW
10
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
15
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15
WSW
15
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20
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30
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High Tide
5:59AM6.54m
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
12:17PM0.15m
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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