Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
17.7° 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's ahead for Perran Sands.

Honestly, this is a bit of a grim stretch for this reef break. We've got a long, frustrating run of small, messy waves and poor conditions stretching from now right through most of the period. There's nothing on the cards that's really worth paddling out for until the very end, and that's still a long way off. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of anything comes on Tuesday the 21st, with the morning session offering some surfable waves, but they're ordinary at best. You're looking at a weak 3ft swell from the NNW, and the combined energy is a pathetic 77. The wind is light and cross-off, so it will be clean, but there's no grunt in the water. After that, we're straight back into a run of nothingness for days.

Everything else is just poor surf conditions, with onshore and cross-onshore winds ruining any chance of decent shape. Swells are tiny, mostly below 3ft, and the periods are short and weak. This is the sort of setup that would be far more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, if I'm being honest.

Now, if you're desperate and willing to wait, there's a bit of a pulse showing right at the very end of the outlook. On Thursday the 30th of July, the swell is forecast to build to 5ft from the west, with combined energy hitting 188. That's the biggest energy we'll see. The period is still a short 6 seconds though, and the wind is cross-onshore or onshore, so it'll be messy. It's not a standout, but it's the closest thing we've got to a wave. It'll likely be too big and messy for the beginners, but if you're an expert and just need to get wet, it's something.

Really, the whole two weeks is a write-off. There are no good options. That's just how it goes here sometimes. The forecasts can change, but for now, don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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9
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9
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0.9
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0.7
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Energy kJ
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47
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33
25
15
Wind (km/h)
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15
NNE
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N
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
NW
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25
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High Tide
6:51PM6.84m
7:17AM6.57m
7:38PM6.92m
8:03AM6.52m
8:23PM6.83m
8:47AM6.34m
9:08PM6.57m
9:31AM6.06m
9:52PM6.19m
10:15AM5.70m
10:37PM5.73m
11:02AM5.33m
11:26PM5.27m
11:54AM4.98m
Low Tide
1:20AM0.07m
1:37PM0.18m
2:07AM0.06m
2:22PM0.24m
2:51AM0.21m
3:05PM0.43m
3:34AM0.50m
3:48PM0.75m
4:17AM0.88m
4:32PM1.13m
5:01AM1.29m
5:19PM1.53m
5:49AM1.68m
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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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