Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. 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+) | 10AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for our little stretch of coast. The short version? It's looking pretty grim. We've got a long, dry spell coming our way with nothing worth paddling out for.
We're looking at a full 16 days of poor surf conditions. The first real chance of seeing something rideable won't be until much later. Honestly, for the next week and a bit, you're better off keeping the board in the shed.
Let's start with the here and now. Tuesday afternoon at Perran Sands is a no-go. We're looking at a tiny 1ft swell from the WNW, and with a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the north, the surface is going to be choppy and messy. The combined energy is a weak 69, and the water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. That's the only bright spot.
Wednesday stays poor, with a junky 4ft from the north in the morning, dropping off to 3ft in the afternoon. Wind is still a problem, cross-onshore and moderate. Same story Thursday and Friday – tiny waves, wrong wind directions, and very little energy. Saturday the 25th looks a bit bigger, with winds swinging onshore, but the swell period is a pathetic 4 to 5 seconds and the combined energy is still weak. This is all poor, choppy, and not worth your time.
We see a slight bump in energy on the 26th of July, with the swell reaching 5ft on Sunday afternoon. The combined energy hits 202 (moderate), but the swell period is only 6 seconds and it's coming with a fresh onshore wind. The surf quality is going to be lumpy and blown out. Not the clean lines we're after. The 27th and 28th continue this theme of onshore winds and moderate, short-period swell.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show until Monday the 4th of August. That morning, we finally see an offshore breeze from the ESE at 6 mph, with a light air on Tuesday. The swell is tiny, only 2ft, but the conditions are clean. The combined energy is a paltry 53, but for a moment, the water will look smooth.
Then, on Wednesday the 5th of August, things get a bit bigger and cleaner, but the wind swings back onshore. Basically, for the next two weeks, the swell and wind are just not on the same page. If you're desperate for a paddle, those brief windows of clean conditions on August 4th are your best bet, but the swell is tiny. It's a frustrating outlook, but it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 170 | 168 | 149 | 169 | 52 | 39 | 25 | 37 | 94 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:54AM4.98m | 00:23AM4.88m | 12:56PM4.72m | 1:30AM4.63m | 2:08PM4.63m | 2:43AM4.60m | 3:17PM4.73m | 3:48AM4.75m | 4:15PM4.98m | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49AM1.68m | 6:13PM1.88m | 6:45AM2.00m | 7:18PM2.13m | 7:54AM2.18m | 8:34PM2.18m | 9:07AM2.15m | 9:44PM2.04m | 10:10AM1.95m | 10:41PM1.78m | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | |||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 11 | W 16 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 14 | 54 | 29 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 169 | 52 | 39 | 20 | 22 | 94 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | W 9 | — | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | — | 25 | 37 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 52 | 52 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 170 | 168 | 149 | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | 101 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 245 | 398 | 713 | 393 | 3 | 50 | 50 | 417 | 617 | 547 | 923 | 392 | 152 | 227 | 227 | 35 | 7 | 206 | 29 | 29 | 35 |
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