Polzeath Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Cornwall North)
| Name: | Polzeath |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Polzeath in North Cornwall is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east with some shelter here from northwest winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. The beach break provides left and right handers Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's often crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Polzeath Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Polzeath surf quality by season and Polzeath surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Polzeath |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Polzeath:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Lundy Bay | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Port Isaac | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Newtrain Bay | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Trevone Bay | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Harlyn | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Polzeath: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 62 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 71 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 101 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 121 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 201 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Polzeath: |
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| Closest tide station | Devonport, England | 35 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Devonport, England | 35 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 43 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 43 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 57 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Polzeath: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 280 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 307 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 307 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 307 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 313 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Polzeath: |
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| Closest city location | Polzeath (United Kingdom) | 0 mi |
| Second closest city location | Padstow (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wadebridge (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Saint Columb Major (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Camelford (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Polzeath is St Mawgan (Newquai) Airport (NQY) in England, 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Polzeath is Plymouth Airport (PLH), also in England, 60 km (37 miles) away.
- Third is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales is 129 km (80 miles) away.
- Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales is the fifth nearest airport to Polzeath and is 143 km (89 miles) away.
