Falmouth Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW
Wind
NW
Surf Height
Thigh high to overhead.
Tide
Works through the tides.
Falmouth Surf Guide
The three main beaches at Falmouth - Maenporth, Swanpool and Gyllyngvase - can break when an Atlantic storm rolls through or when a solid southwesterly swell marches up from the Bay of Biscay. Between Swanpool and Gyllyngvase there's a rocky protrusion called Falmouth Reef that can produce long, walling rights.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Not amazing waves but the reef needs a degree of experience as rocky and busy.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get crowded when it's working.
Spot Rating
Fun
Pretty average beach that rarely breaks with a reef can get good.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Fine.
Water Quality
Clean
Generally good, but sewage out Autumn from river after rains.
Hazards
Crowds, rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, SUP, Bodysurfing
Access
Beachside car parks at all three locations.
Bottom
Small sandy bays with rocks and a wide reef.
Best Season
Needs big swells that tend to run December - February.
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