Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, W swell with 724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've got to be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for Perran Sands, but there's a glimmer of hope right at the end.
Mate, for the first week and a half, it's a write-off. We're talking days and days of nothing but small, choppy junk. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-shore or onshore, and the swell is tiny. The best we can say is that on Monday morning, August 3rd, there were surfable waves but very ordinary conditions, with a weak 2ft swell from the WSW and a 9-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here was a measly 77. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But honestly, it's not worth paddling out for.
Then on Sunday morning, August 9th, we get a taste of what could be. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is 2ft from the WNW at 8 seconds. The combined energy is 101, so it's weak, but at least it's clean. It's a tease, really.
The real action, and I mean the only real action, doesn't kick in until the next week. From Sunday, August 16th, things start to look promising. That morning, we've got a 8ft swell from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SE, making it clean. The combined energy of all swells here jumps to 725, which is solid. This is a standout, but it's a long way off, so keep an eye on it. The swell is over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. That afternoon, the wind goes cross-off from the E, and the swell holds at 8ft with a combined energy of 782. It's a big, clean day.
Monday, August 17th, still good. The morning sees a 7ft swell from the WNW with a cross-off breeze from the E, combined energy of 510. The afternoon drops to 6ft from the NW, but it's still clean. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it won't be the most powerful, but it's the best we've got.
After that, it's back to the small stuff. So, in summary: don't waste your time for the next week. The end of the second week is where the magic is, but it's a long-range call. For now, keep your gear dry.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 77 | 58 | 122 | 114 | 119 | 285 | 619 | 319 | 268 | 146 | 54 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 91 | 113 | 75 | 54 | 48 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | 10:14AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.70m | 11:05AM5.42m | 11:35PM5.36m | 12:10PM5.16m | 00:49AM5.10m | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:08AM1.00m | 4:26PM1.18m | 4:56AM1.30m | 5:21PM1.47m | 5:56AM1.60m | 6:33PM1.72m | 7:16AM1.78m | 8:03PM1.75m | 8:46AM1.70m | 9:29PM1.47m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | N 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 77 | 58 | 122 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 17 | 113 | 75 | 54 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | W 11 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 114 | 119 | 285 | 619 | 319 | 268 | 146 | 54 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 24 | 91 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 289 | 510 | 294 | 757 | 148 | 227 | 528 | 229 | 401 | 515 | 245 | 35 | 392 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 215 |
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