Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, with the long-range look for our local patch.
First off, I gotta be straight with you: the next two weeks are a real struggle. There's plenty of swell in the water at times, but the wind gods are having a laugh. We’re looking at a whole lot of onshore, cross-onshore, and choppy conditions. The first decent chance of a surf doesn't pop up until Saturday the 16th of August, and even then, it's a marginal call. Before that, there's a solid ten-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
For the only real standout in this grim outlook, we have to look all the way to Wednesday the 20th of August. The morning of the 20th sees a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the W, with a combined energy of 706 (moderate) – that’s a proper winter swell. Now, that size is getting into expert-only territory, so if you're on a foamie, stay home. The wind is light from the WNW, which is onshore at Perran Sands (Cornwall), so it's not perfect. But the real kicker is the morning of Thursday the 21st of August. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the W, still with a decent 9-second period, and the combined energy is 330 (moderate). The wind is light from the WNW, again onshore, but it's the cleanest looking option we've got. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 66°.
Perran Sands is a reef break, and with that west swell, it should line up. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue, but on a Thursday morning in late August, you might get a few waves to yourself. It’s a beginner-friendly spot when it’s small, but with a 5ft swell, it’s a good step up for an intermediate. The biggest issue is that the wind is never truly offshore for this whole period. The best we get is light cross-onshore, which is clean but not glassy. The morning of the 21st is about as good as it gets.
So, bottom line: the first week is a total write-off. The second week has some size but the wind is messy. Circle Thursday the 21st of August on your calendar, but don't get your hopes up too high. It’s a long-range call, so check back in closer to the day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 73 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 42 | 22 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 158 | 175 | 165 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:05AM5.42m | 11:35PM5.36m | 12:10PM5.16m | 00:49AM5.10m | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | 4:05PM5.69m | 4:37AM5.77m | 5:03PM6.19m | 5:30AM6.18m | 5:52PM6.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM1.47m | 5:56AM1.60m | 6:33PM1.72m | 7:16AM1.78m | 8:03PM1.75m | 8:46AM1.70m | 9:29PM1.47m | 10:02AM1.35m | 10:38PM1.02m | 11:03AM0.90m | 11:34PM0.54m | 11:53AM0.48m | 00:21AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 73 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 42 | 22 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 158 | 175 | 165 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 9 | SW 12 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | WSW 6 | WNW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 17 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 5 | — | SW 11 | SW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 12 | SW 6 | W 11 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 404 | 236 | 401 | 392 | 386 | 50 | 50 | 35 | 228 | 52 | 34 | 29 | 416 | 35 | 35 | 404 | 0 | 26 | 29 | 15 |
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