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Falmouth Harbour sailing conditions today

GO — Yes — go sailing. Sailing score 94/100 · United Kingdom. Better window around Today 11:00 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.

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 Falmouth Harbour in United Kingdom suitable for day sailing?

Falmouth Harbour is a popular day-sail venue in United Kingdom. Check the live SailCall verdict for today's wind, seas, sailing score, and go/no-go recommendation before you leave the dock.

Is it good for sailing in Falmouth Harbour?

Yes — Sailing Score 94/100.

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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

94

Sailing score

Next 24 hours

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

Best intervals: Tomorrow 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM · Tomorrow 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Boat type

Showing Keelboat wind thresholds

Tomorrow
NowTmr 1amTmr 7amTmr 1pmTmr 7pm
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Hover or tap an hour for details · Next 24 hours

Better window around Today 11:00 PM

At harbor: Sun, Aug 16, 11:00 PM (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

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

Good

14 kt · BF 4

Sustained to 14 kt · gusts to 17 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

Good

0.0 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

Fair

7%

0.0 mm total · 7% peak chance · 6 wet hour(s)

Showers possible across 6 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

Good

23°C

Air 16–23°C · feels like 14–23°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

Fair

1.1 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

Good

1019 hPa

1019 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

Fair

UV 6.1

High index — plan sun protection before you leave the dock. · peak near 13:00

UV 6.1 is elevated. Cloud cover does not block all UV — protect skin and eyes, especially on white decks and sails.

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 Sun, Aug 16, 7:14 PM (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: Sun, Aug 16, 11:00 PM (British Summer Time)

    Day outlook

    2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm

    Today

    Fair

    21°C / 14°C

    No rain · 12 kt · BF 4

    Sail with preparation: breezy conditions (remaining hours).

    Tomorrow

    Fair

    23°C / 16°C

    0.5 mm · 41% · 14 kt · BF 4

    Sail with preparation: breezy conditions.

    Forecast data from third-party providers.