Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.7° 

Perran Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Perran Sands surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.

Truth be told, it’s a tough outlook. We’ve got a long gap at the start with no real surf to recommend. The first few days show tiny, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, so you’re looking at poor conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad thing if you’re just having a paddle, but for surfing, it’s not much help.

The first real chance of anything surfable shows up on Monday morning, 3rd of August at Perran Sands. It’s only 2 ft from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds and light offshore wind, so the waves will be clean but small. The combined energy is weak (81). It’s a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent, and with the wind clean, it’s your best bet for a gentle session. But don’t expect anything exciting.

Tuesday morning, 4th of August, is worth a mention too. The wind goes glassy at Perran Sands, with a tiny 1 ft from the WSW. The energy is very weak (45). It’ll be smooth as a lake but you’ll be hunting for any push.

From there, the surf stays small and mostly messy right through the first week. There’s a brief window on the morning of Thursday, 6th August, with light offshore winds and a clean 1.0 ft swell from the west, but the size is barely there.

The second week shows a slight bump in size. On Sunday morning, 9th August, we see 5 ft from the west with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to moderate (215), but the wind is cross-on from the north-northeast at 12 mph, so it’ll be choppy and messy. That’s probably too big for beginners and not clean enough for the rest.

The best of the whole period, if you can wait, is on Monday morning, 10th August. Clear skies, offshore wind from the southeast at 6 mph, and a clean 2 ft swell from the west with a 10-second period. The light offshore wind will make the surface glassy, and the swell has a bit more shape. The energy is still weak (60), but it’s the cleanest window we’ve got. Perran Sands is a reef, so that longer period will wrap in nicely.

Later in the second week, Tuesday morning, 11th August, sees a moderate offshore breeze and 2 ft from the WSW, but the energy is still weak (68) and the surf is very ordinary.

Overall, there’s nothing here that’s a true standout. The best on offer is Monday morning, 10th August, for the clean conditions and a little bit of shape. The rest of the window is mostly flat or junk. Stick to the longboard or a foamie, and don’t expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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43
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:54PM6.18m
7:11AM6.01m
7:27PM6.34m
7:44AM6.11m
8:00PM6.41m
8:17AM6.14m
8:34PM6.37m
8:53AM6.08m
9:10PM6.24m
9:31AM5.93m
9:50PM6.01m
10:14AM5.70m
10:37PM5.70m
Low Tide
1:15AM0.71m
1:26PM0.67m
1:48AM0.60m
1:58PM0.60m
2:21AM0.57m
2:31PM0.63m
2:54AM0.63m
3:05PM0.74m
3:29AM0.78m
3:43PM0.93m
4:08AM1.00m
4:26PM1.18m
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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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