Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for Perran Sands. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’re staring at a long, dry spell with barely a wave to get excited about. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't show up until the end of the first week, and even then, it’s not looking great. We’ve got a solid gap of about a week of poor conditions before we even see a flicker of hope.

The swell energy is weak for most of it, with numbers like 26 to 72 (for the combined energy) barely registering a pulse. The wind is just all wrong, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, chopping everything up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The only time the ocean even shows some muscle is on the afternoon of the 31st of July. A pulse of 6ft swell from the west, with a period of 11 seconds, rolls in. The combined energy jumps to 658 (moderate wave energy), which is a real spike compared to everything else. But here’s the kicker – the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 9 mph. It’s going to be a messy, lumpy affair. The forecast says poor surf conditions, and I’m not going to argue with that. It’s a tease, really.

Then on the 2nd of August, things get chunky. We’re looking at a 10ft swell from the west, with an 11-second period. The energy is massive at 1736 to 2126 (strong to very strong wave energy). But that’s not a blessing for a beginner spot like Perran Sands. That’s a solid, powerful, and heavy swell. For a reef break, that’s proper expert territory. The wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph, which will make it a choppy, unruly beast. The forecast calls it ‘marginal,’ and for a good reason. This is more of a spectacle than a surfing session for most. If you’re a seasoned charger, you might find something, but it’s going to be a battle.

Honestly, I’m struggling to find a true standout here. The best on offer, if you’re desperate, is that brief window on the 31st of July afternoon. The 6ft west swell has some grunt, but the wind isn’t your friend. The 2nd of August is all power and danger, not a day for a fun surf. For the rest of it, you’re better off checking the wind forecasts or taking up a new hobby for a couple of weeks. It’s a blank run, and it’s a normal one for the area when the wind sets in like this.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking at the long-range chart with a heavy heart.

Rusty.

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