
Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with 125 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for us here.
First off, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and grim for a proper surf. There’s a real dry spell on the cards. From now through to the 29th of July, we’re mostly seeing tiny, weak swells with poor to average winds. Not much to get excited about at all.
The water temp at Perran Sands is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort if you’re just floating around.
The first hint of anything worthwhile doesn’t show up until the morning of the 29th of July. We’ve got a small 3ft swell from the WSW, mixed with a light offshore breeze from the SSE. That’s a clean setup, but the wave energy is still weak and the waves are just surfable – nothing special. The afternoon sees a pulse to 4ft from the west, but it’s onshore and messy, so not worth chasing.
Now, the real standout – and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar – is the morning of the 31st of July. That Friday morning, we’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the west, with a 10-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is strong, so there’s some proper push behind it. That’s the best we’ve got – a decent, clean groundswell with good shape potential. The wave direction matches the break’s optimum (W), so it’s lining up nicely. Keep in mind, though, this is over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in yet.
The afternoon of the 31st drops back to 5ft and gets lumpy with a strong cross-shore, so the morning is definitely the window.
Overall, it’s a long wait for just one decent session. If you’re patient, the 31st morning is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a lot of small, choppy, or wind-affected days. The surf’s been stubborn, but it never stays this way forever.
Stay keen,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | W 10 | N 5 | N 4 | N 6 |
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14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 50 | 61 | 74 | 31 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 59 | 62 | 40 | 33 | 16 | 37 | 33 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:38PM6.92m | 8:03AM6.52m | 8:23PM6.83m | 8:47AM6.34m | 9:08PM6.57m | 9:31AM6.06m | 9:52PM6.19m | 10:15AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.73m | 11:02AM5.33m | 11:26PM5.27m | 11:54AM4.98m | 00:23AM4.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.06m | 2:22PM0.24m | 2:51AM0.21m | 3:05PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.50m | 3:48PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.88m | 4:32PM1.13m | 5:01AM1.29m | 5:19PM1.53m | 5:49AM1.68m | 6:13PM1.88m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | N 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | N 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 40 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 7 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 |
7 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 11 | S 5 | — | W 21 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 7 | — | — | — |
8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 6 |
5 | 14 | — | 11 | 20 | 50 | 61 | 74 | — | 18 | 28 | 27 | 59 | 62 | — | — | 16 | 37 | 33 | 116 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 281 | 281 | 1543 | 406 | 401 | 574 | 236 | 393 | 35 | 393 | 386 | 387 | 63 | 3 | 35 | 498 | 538 | 662 | 566 |
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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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