Surf Forecast Falmouth
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Falmouth surfspot characteristics
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Rare, deep shelter beachbreaks. Maenporth, Gyllyngvase and Swanpool beaches only get quality waves on massive SW swells. There is also a right reef at the west end of Gyllyngvase. E gales in the channel will also produce a rideable wave.
General: 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. Large local surf population supplemented by the Uni students so will be busy if breaking. Tides: Works through the tides. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: NW Swell: SW Bottom: Small sandy bays with rocks and a wide reef. Paddling: Fine. Spot Rating: Pretty average beach that rarely breaks with a reef can get good.
Not amazing waves but the reef needs a degree of experience as rocky and busy.
Beachside car parks at all three locations.
Needs big swells that tend to run December - February.
Crowd Factor: Can get crowded when it's working. Local Vibe: Competitive.
Crowded when on. Car parks by the beaches. Full facilities in Falmouth.
Generally good, but sewage out Autumn from river after rains.
Crowds, rocks.