Falmouth Harbour sailing weather today — go/no-go
GO — Yes — go sailing. Sailing score 94/100 · United Kingdom. Better window around Today 5:00 PM.
About sailing in Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth is one of the world's deepest natural harbours on Cornwall's south coast, sheltered by the Lizard Peninsula.
Best time to sail
May through September for the warmest weather; winter sailing is possible for well-equipped crews.
Sailing notes
Strong tidal streams in Carrick Roads; watch for ferry traffic and racing fleets in summer.
Falmouth Harbour wind and sailing weather
Southwesterlies are dominant; Atlantic depressions bring periods of strong winds and rain in autumn and winter.
Official marine forecast for Falmouth Harbour
Cross-check today's SailCall verdict with the official marine forecast, warnings, and tides before you leave the dock.
Falmouth Harbour sailing FAQ
What are sailing conditions like in Falmouth Harbour today?
SailCall publishes a live go, caution, or no-go sailing conditions verdict for Falmouth Harbour based on wind, seas, visibility, and timing. Check the live score on this page before you leave the dock.
When is the best time to sail in Falmouth Harbour?
May through September for the warmest weather; winter sailing is possible for well-equipped crews.
What wind patterns should I expect in Falmouth Harbour?
Southwesterlies are dominant; Atlantic depressions bring periods of strong winds and rain in autumn and winter.
Is it good for sailing in Falmouth Harbour today?
Yes — Sailing Score 94/100.
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Wind, seas, rain, visibility, and pressure for today's coastal day sail, using WeatherAPI.com forecast and marine data. Wave outlook is included; tide times are not yet — check a local tide table before harbor entry. Not a chart plotter or passage planner.
Should I go sailing today?
Falmouth Harbour
GO
Yes — go sailing
94
Sailing score
Next 24 hours
Hourly sailing comfort at the harbor — today and tomorrow are local to the marina.
No strong sailing windows in the next 24 hours.
Boat type
Showing Keelboat wind thresholds
Hover or tap an hour for details · Next 24 hours
At harbor: Fri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM (British Summer Time)
The call
Conditions near Falmouth Harbour look favorable for a day sail today.
Location
Falmouth Harbour, United Kingdom
Today's seas
Daily wave outlook from WeatherAPI.com. Waves and swell, not tides.
- Significant waves
- 0.0 m
- Relatively calm on the surface. Still check wind against tide at the harbor mouth.
- Swell
- 0.0 m
- Swell period and direction affect how the boat rolls and whether wind waves stack on top.
Conditions at a glance
What stood out in the forecast
Wind
Good13 kt · BF 4
Sustained to 13 kt · gusts to 19 kt · BF 5
Beaufort 5 — a workable breeze for most day sails. Watch for funneling between headlands and tall buildings near harbors; local gusts can exceed the open-water forecast.
Seas
Good0.0 m
Significant wave height 0.0 m
Relatively modest seas today (swell ~0.0 m). Still evaluate harbor entrance and wind against any tidal stream using local pilot notes.
Rain
Fair31%
0.1 mm total · 31% peak chance · 15 wet hour(s)
Showers possible across 15 hour(s). Light rain is manageable with good gear; heavy bursts can obscure marks and other traffic — keep a hand on the plotter or chart.
Air temperature
Good18°C
Air 14–18°C · feels like 12–18°C
Comfortable air temperatures for deck work, but water temperature may still be much colder — a dip without proper gear can shock even on a warm day.
Visibility
Fair1.1 nm
Lowest 1.1 nm · best 5.4 nm today
Visibility may dip to 1.1 nm even if the best part of the day reaches 5.4 nm. Haze, rain, or low cloud can hide buoys until you are close — brief the crew on what to watch for.
Barometric pressure
Good1028 hPa
1028 hPa → steady
Pressure is steady — no strong synoptic system pushing through on this snapshot. Local wind, sea breeze, and geography still dominate near shore.
UV / sun
GoodUV 2.9
Low index — still use basics on bright water. · peak near 13:00
Lower UV today, but reflection off water still adds exposure. Sunglasses and SPF remain cheap insurance on the water.
Why we said GO
What pushed the score — how we score
How we decided
We score sailing conditions with fixed thresholds, so you can see why we picked go, caution, or no-go. Official charts, tide books, and your own judgment still run the show.
- GO — sailing score ≥70 with no critical blockers
- CAUTION — score 45–69, or manageable risks
- NO-GO — score <45 or dangerous wind/seas/storms
Engine v1.2.0 · WeatherAPI.com marine + forecast · Evaluated Fri, Oct 2, 5:51 AM (British Summer Time)
What should I do?
What to do next
Check local tide tables
SailCall does not include tide data yet — verify harbor depth before you go.
At harbor: Fri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM (British Summer Time)
Day outlook
2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm
Today
Fair
18°C / 14°C
0.1 mm · 31% · 14 kt · BF 4
Sail with preparation: breezy conditions (remaining hours).
Tomorrow
Fair
19°C / 13°C
0.0 mm
Sail with preparation: rain in forecast.
Forecast data from third-party providers.