Perran Sands Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.37° N 5.15° W

Perran Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Perran Sands sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.3° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what’s brewing for the Perran Sands stretch over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you: the opening week is a tough one for anyone looking to get a proper wave. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your toes off if you do paddle out, but the surf itself is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of days with hardly any energy to speak of. The combined energy starts off really weak, just 42 at first, and it stays in the low double digits for several days. You’ll see a few small pulses swell up from the WSW and W, but they’re short period and weak. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, which keeps the surface clean, but with waves barely cracking 2ft, it’s a flat spell.

We do get a bit of a bump on Thursday, August 27th, with the swell lifting to 4ft from the SSW, but the period stays short at 8 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 206, which is at least moderate. The problem is the wind goes cross-off and the sky brings a risk of thunderstorms. It’s not what you’d call good surf, just a bit more water moving around.

Then we hit the weekend of August 29th. The swell jumps up to 8ft from the W and WNW, with the combined energy peaking at a solid 816. That’s serious wave energy, but the wind is a nasty cross-onshore at 22 mph, making it lumpy and messy. This is one for the experts only, no question. And honestly, with that wind and the beach setup, it might be a better day for the kite crew than the paddle crew.

We get a brief window of cleaner conditions on the morning of Sunday, August 30th, with a light cross breeze and a 3ft swell from the W, but the period is a tiny 6 seconds, so it’ll be weak and crumbly. The afternoon picks up a little with 5ft from the SW and a cross-off wind, but it’s nothing to write home about.

The real standout, the only one that’s worth highlighting, comes on the morning of Sunday, September 6th. That’s over a week away, so a bit of a long-range hope, but it’s got the best combo we’ve seen. You’ll get a 5ft swell from the W with a 7-second period, and the wind is a fresh offshore from the SSE, blowing at 22 mph. That’s going to clean the waves right up, and the combined energy hits 336, which is solid. It’s a bit on the punchy side for beginners, but for the experienced crowd, that’s your session. The only downside is that September 6th is the start of the day, and the afternoon turns cross-off and a bit more clouded over, though still clean.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a washout, with small swells and messy onshore or cross-shore winds. The morning of Sunday, September 6th, is hands-down the best chance we get.

So, there you have it. A long wait for one decent clean window. Keep your eyes on that Sunday morning forecast. It’s not a classic run, but that one morning could make it all worthwhile.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night).

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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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681
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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25
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25
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High Tide
2:52PM4.47m
3:30AM4.52m
3:57PM4.83m
4:24AM4.90m
4:44PM5.27m
5:04AM5.32m
5:21PM5.72m
5:40AM5.72m
5:55PM6.12m
6:12AM6.07m
6:27PM6.44m
6:44AM6.33m
7:00PM6.66m
Low Tide
9:24PM2.25m
9:51AM2.12m
10:24PM1.87m
10:41AM1.71m
11:07PM1.44m
11:20AM1.28m
11:43PM1.03m
11:54AM0.90m
00:16AM0.67m
12:27PM0.58m
00:48AM0.40m
12:59PM0.37m
1:19AM0.25m
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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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