
Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. 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+) | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. I'm not going to lie to you, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some punchy swell coming through, but the wind is going to be our biggest enemy most days. The water temp is sitting around 64°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re surfing Perran Sands (Cornwall).
Starting off, the next few days are pretty grim. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off – we’ve got poor surf conditions with moderate cross-shore winds and a nasty chop ruining any chance of a clean wave. The energy is moderate, but the wind just kills it.
Tuesday the 15th sees the swell pick up a bit with a clean onshore wind, but with period dropping to only 8 seconds, the waves will be weak and crumbly. There’s moderate energy there (383 in the morning, 522 in the afternoon), but with a fresh breeze on it, it’s going to be a messy one. Not worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 16th is the first time we get a sniff of something decent. The swell hangs around the 6 ft mark, and the period bumps up to 10-11 seconds – that's a better quality groundswell. The wave energy is strong (821-837) and with a clean onshore wind, it could be offering up some fun, clean lines for the better surfers. This is a standout. For a beginner, 6 ft is on the top end of manageable but could still be a bit much. For an expert, it’s a solid day on the cards.
Thursday the 17th stays punchy with swell up to 8 ft, but it's only 8 second period and fresh onshore winds mean it'll be a bumpy, choppy mess. The energy is moderate, but the quality will be poor. This one is better left for the experts.
After that, a bit of a lull kicks in. We’ve got a few days of onshore slop until we get to Sunday the 22nd of September. That morning, the swell hits 8 ft, but once again the wind and short period (7 seconds) are going to make it a real struggle. With that size and a short period, it’s going to be a rough, lumpy affair – expert only territory, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. The energy is strong (738).
Then we drop off a cliff. From Monday the 23rd right through to the end of the run, the swell just fades away. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves – often under 2 ft – with hardly any energy. You get a bit of glassy weather on Sunday the 27th, but with only 2 ft of swell, you’ll be lucky to find anything rideable. There's a massive gap in quality surf from the 23rd onwards.
So, the best on offer is definitely Wednesday the 16th of September. That’s your pick. 6 ft of W to WNW swell with a good 10-11 second period, clean onshore wind, and strong wave energy. It won’t be perfect, but compared to everything else, it’s the clear winner. The rest is either too small, too messy, or blown out. Don't waste your time on the tiny, weak stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
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441 | 377 | 262 | 225 | 177 | 137 | 383 | 522 | 589 | 755 | 837 | 520 | 592 | 576 | 763 | 492 | 286 | 501 | 454 | 569 | 612 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:10AM5.00m | 10:36PM4.66m | 11:04AM4.55m | 11:45PM4.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:26PM1.95m | 4:48AM2.22m | 5:31PM2.37m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | N 6 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | — |
441 | 377 | 262 | 225 | 177 | 14 | — | — | — | 755 | — | 16 | — | — | 3 | 492 | 271 | 83 | 45 | 10 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 16 | SW 16 | — | — |
7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | N 6 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 137 | 383 | 522 | 589 | 66 | 837 | 520 | 592 | 576 | 763 | 277 | 286 | 501 | 454 | 569 | 612 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 227 | 323 | 99 | 99 | 148 | 215 | 215 | 541 | 148 | 236 | 557 | 557 | 617 | 236 | 7 |
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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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