
Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what Perran Sands has on offer over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are pretty quiet, so don't be in a rush.
Right off the bat, Monday the 27th of July is a write-off. We've got a small 3ft swell from the west-northwest, but the wind is onshore and the whole setup is messy. The energy is only moderate (200), and it's just not going to be any fun. That carries through Tuesday morning the 28th, with tiny 2ft swell and poor conditions. Finally, Tuesday afternoon the 28th of July we see a bit of life. The swell drops to 2ft from the west, but the wind goes glassy. The energy is weak (78), and the report calls it 'ordinary', but a glassy surface on a reef like this means you might snag a few clean little rollers if you're a beginner just wanting to get wet.
Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th of July look grim again – onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf. Friday the 31st of July sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the west-northwest, but it's blown out by a 15 mph onshore breeze. The energy reads moderate (206), but it's messy. That pattern of choppy, onshore slop continues all through the first weekend of August and into the start of the new week.
Now, we've got a long wait, but the second week shows some real muscle. Thursday the 6th of August, the swell jumps to 5ft from the southwest. The wind is still cross-onshore, and the energy is ramping up to 229, but it's a bit lumpy. The standout for the whole outlook is Friday the 7th of August morning. We get a solid 5ft swell from the west-southwest, and for a change, the wind is only a light 6 mph cross-shore. The energy is a solid moderate (233), and with light cross-shore winds and a clean description, that's the window to be at Perran Sands. It'll have some push, but won't be too big for a decent paddle.
Saturday the 8th of August keeps the size up at 6-6ft from the west. The combined swell energy shoots up into the strong range (478-508). It's a powerful west swell, but the wind is cross-onshore again, so expect it to be a bit bumpy and choppy on the face, better for stronger surfers. From Sunday the 9th, the size drops back below 3ft and the moderate cross-onshore winds return, looking ordinary again. By Monday the 10th, a fresh 18 mph onshore wind kills any hopes, and Tuesday the 11th is the same story with 22 mph onshore winds.
So, take it from me: the best bet in this whole run is the morning of Friday the 7th of August. The rest of the time, you're mostly fighting the wind for very average waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 66 | 46 | 41 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 33 | 134 | 126 | 143 | 206 | 91 | 56 | 33 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | |||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | — | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 |
101 | 65 | 46 | 24 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 33 | — | 126 | — | — | 29 | 56 | 33 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 14 | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 |
19 | 7 | 42 | 41 | — | 4 | — | 19 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 16 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — |
2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 5 |
78 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 134 | — | 143 | 206 | 91 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 206 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 215 | 215 | 227 | 266 | 139 | 35 | 266 | 236 | 402 | 643 | 215 | 386 | 288 | 3 |
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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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