Should you sail in Falmouth Harbour?

GOYes — go sailing. Sailing score 85/100 · United Kingdom. Marine data unavailable. Better window tomorrow around 1:00 AM.

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.

Wind and local conditions

Southwesterlies are dominant; Atlantic depressions bring periods of strong winds and rain in autumn and winter.

What SailCall covers

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

85

Sailing score

Next 24 hours

Hourly sailing comfort at the harbor — today and tomorrow are local to the marina.

Best intervals: Tomorrow 1:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Boat type

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Tomorrow
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Better window tomorrow around 1:00 AM

At harbor: Sun, Jul 5, 1:00 AM (British Summer Time)

The call

Conditions near Falmouth Harbour look favorable — the best window in the next 24 hours is tomorrow early morning.

Location

Falmouth Harbour, United Kingdom

50.1540°, -5.0710°Open in OpenStreetMap

Today's seas

No marine wave data for this point. Try searching closer to open water or a coastal waypoint. Offshore forecasts need a sea position, not an inland pin.

Conditions at a glance

What stood out in the forecast

Wind

Good

10 kt · BF 4

Sustained to 10 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.

Rain

Good

0%

0.0 mm total · 0% peak chance · 0 wet hour(s)

Little rain expected — one less factor stealing visibility and grip on deck. Still pack a light jacket; conditions change faster on the water than ashore.

Air temperature

Good

21°C

Air 15–21°C · feels like 14–21°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

Good

5.1 nm

Lowest 5.1 nm · best 18 nm today

Generally clear sightlines (about 9.4–18 nm). Good for spotting traffic and shoreline references — still verify charted marks; glare and spray can fool you even on “clear” days.

Barometric pressure

Good

1025 hPa

1025 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

Good

UV 6

Moderate index — standard protection recommended. · 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

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    High

    Wave forecast could not be loaded for this point. Try a location closer to open water.

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 4569, or manageable risks
  • NO-GO — score <45 or dangerous wind/seas/storms

Engine v1.1.19 · open_meteo marine + forecast · Evaluated Sat, Jul 4, 12:59 PM (British Summer Time) · limited marine data

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: Sun, Jul 5, 1:00 AM (British Summer Time)

Day outlook

2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm

Today

Fair

21°C / 15°C

No rain

Sail with preparation: breezy conditions (remaining hours).

Tomorrow

Fair

22°C / 14°C

No rain

Sail with preparation: breezy conditions.

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