Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
18.4° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 320 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perran Sands this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Perran Sands in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got the full 16-day window ahead for Perran Sands, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough one. There’s a big, frustrating gap to start. The first sniff of any real surf is a long way off.

The first recommendation doesn’t come until Sunday, July 26th, and even then it’s compromised. That means a solid week of nothing good from the 19th all the way through to the 26th. For the first few days, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves mixed with onshore crap. The swell stays under 3 ft with periods of 5 seconds and combined energy barely reaching 46 (very weak). The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, chopping up whatever small bumps exist. Not worth paddling out for.

The wait ends on Sunday the 26th morning, but the wind is blowing straight onshore from the NW at 15 mph. The swell is a bit bigger, 5 ft from the west with a 6-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 206 (moderate). The afternoon sees the swell push to 6 ft and energy up to 316 (moderate). The problem is that onshore wind will make it a messy, lumpy mess. For a beginner reef break, 5 ft to 6 ft is on the upper edge of comfortable, but with that wind, it’s more of a washing machine than a wave. Honestly, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 27th keeps the swell around 6 ft from the WNW, with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy hitting 348 to 369 (moderate). The wind is still cross-onshore from the NNW at 15 to 19 mph. The size is pushing into experienced territory (over 5 ft), but the quality is poor. The waves will be lumpy and choppy. Not a day for a beginner.

Tuesday the 28th morning drops to 4 ft from the west, period 7 seconds, energy 255 (moderate). The wind is still cross-onshore from the north at 19 mph. Afternoon swells drop further to 3 ft from the west, period 9 seconds, energy 155 (moderate). The wind lightens slightly but stays cross-onshore.

Wednesday the 29th offers 2 ft from the west, period 10 seconds, energy 111 to 126 (moderate). The wind is cross-onshore in the morning, then onshore in the afternoon. The period is stretching out which means more energy, but the swell is small and the wind is working against it.

The water temperature is 65°F, which is a notable 4°F warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. That’s a rare treat to feel that warm water, but it won’t help the waves.

The best on offer in this whole outlook is a tough call, but I’d point to Thursday the 30th morning. The swell is only 2 ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds, but the combined energy is a weak 63. The wind is cross-onshore from the west at 9 mph, which is gentle. It’s not a standout, just the least messy option. The swell direction from the west is a decent match for the optimum swell direction, but the size is tiny. Expect gutless, small waves.

The rest of the run into the first few days of August sees more small, wind-affected waves. The swell direction isn’t favorable, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a long, bleak run for Perran Sands.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.8
NNW
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5
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0.7
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0.9
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0.4
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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20
11
15
24
43
33
33
33
52
46
116
72
27
28
12
7
6
6
21
40
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
5
NE
15
N
10
ENE
20
N
20
N
10
NNE
15
N
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N
25
NNE
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20
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High Tide
9:52PM6.19m
10:15AM5.70m
10:37PM5.73m
11:02AM5.33m
11:26PM5.27m
11:54AM4.98m
00:23AM4.88m
12:56PM4.72m
1:30AM4.63m
2:08PM4.63m
2:43AM4.60m
3:17PM4.73m
3:48AM4.75m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.75m
4:17AM0.88m
4:32PM1.13m
5:01AM1.29m
5:19PM1.53m
5:49AM1.68m
6:13PM1.88m
6:45AM2.00m
7:18PM2.13m
7:54AM2.18m
8:34PM2.18m
9:07AM2.15m
9:44PM2.04m
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Feels °C
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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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