Surf Forecasts:
Perran Sands surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 871 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. 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+) | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perran Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown for the next couple of weeks around Perran Sands. Let’s be straight with you – it’s going to be a proper test of patience.
There’s a big, long gap right at the start. From now through until the 22nd of August, the surf is just not happening. You’re looking at a solid week or more of flat, weak, or messy conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping everything chopped up and uninviting. It’s one of those runs where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a write-off.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. We finally get a shift. The wind swings around to a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, and that cleans things right up. The swell is small, just 3ft from the North, with a short period around 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (93). It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s clean and rideable for a beginner. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 66°F.
Now, if you’re looking for the true standout, you have to wait for Thursday afternoon, the 27th of August. This is the one. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the SSW, making for clean conditions. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits a solid 522, which is a proper pulse of power. This is the best on offer – a solid, clean session for someone who knows what they’re doing. It’s not huge, but it’s the right combo.
Don’t get too excited about the days after that. The 28th and 29th of August see a massive jump in swell, with heights over 13ft and 16ft, and combined energy shooting into the thousands (7613, 9075). That’s a lot of water, but it’s blown out by gale-force cross-shore winds. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The period is long (12-13 seconds), which would be great at a point break, but here it’s just messy.
So, to wrap it up: wait for the 23rd for a clean small wave, or circle Thursday the 27th afternoon for the best chance of a proper surf. The long-range stuff is promising but not certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 129 | 123 | 132 | 80 | 74 | 40 | 27 | 25 | 8 | 40 | 120 | 102 | 139 | 139 | 206 | 371 | 674 | 678 | 205 | 111 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:19PM7.04m | 7:40AM6.69m | 7:58PM6.95m | 8:18AM6.55m | 8:37PM6.67m | 8:56AM6.26m | 9:15PM6.25m | 9:33AM5.88m | 9:53PM5.75m | 10:13AM5.43m | 10:34PM5.22m | 10:57AM4.97m | 11:25PM4.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.04m | 1:44AM-0.06m | 1:57PM0.07m | 2:22AM0.10m | 2:35PM0.27m | 2:58AM0.40m | 3:11PM0.60m | 3:33AM0.81m | 3:48PM1.02m | 4:08AM1.28m | 4:27PM1.49m | 4:48AM1.75m | 5:13PM1.94m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 129 | 123 | 132 | 80 | 74 | 40 | 27 | 25 | 8 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 678 | 205 | 111 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 8 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 34 | 33 | 33 | — | — | 5 | — | 120 | 102 | 139 | 139 | 206 | 371 | 674 | — | 39 | 39 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 52 | 516 | 249 | 35 | 404 | 269 | 241 | 401 | 215 | 774 | 281 | 215 | 227 | 876 | 148 | 50 | 34 | 35 | 3 |
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