Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
18.7° C
2.7° 

Poldhu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look ahead for Poldhu Cove over the next couple of weeks.

Got to be honest – it’s a slow start. The first real chance we see is not until Sunday, July 19th. Between now and then, it’s all tiny, messy surf with strong cross-off winds. Poldhu Cove faces southwest, but the wave energy is just too weak, and that wind won’t give you a clean face.

On Sunday, July 19th afternoon, we finally get a pulse. There’s a 4ft swell coming from the NW with a clean offshore breeze out of the ESE. The combined energy is moderate (137), but that offshore wind should make it glassy. It’s surfable, but nothing special – a first chance to get your board wet.

The real standout looks like Thursday, July 23rd morning. That’s a long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s showing 4ft of clean WNW swell with a period around 8 seconds. A light offshore breeze from the east will keep it tidy, and the combined energy is a solid 233 (moderate). The water is much warmer than normal at 66°, so it’ll feel like a summer session. That’s your pick of the run: clean, small, and fun. Crowds here are *sometimes* a thing, so don’t bank on solitude.

Into the final weekend, it turns grim. Sunday, July 26th brings 8ft of cross-on swell with energy at 903 (strong), but the wind is messy. By Monday, July 27th morning, it’s a 10ft groundswell with a 10-second period and very strong energy (1847). That’s only for experts. For a beach setup like Poldhu Cove in that cross-on wind, it’s more a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

So, to keep it simple: Sunday the 19th for a small, clean paddle, and Thursday the 23rd is your best bet. After that, it’s big and ugly.

Keep the wax warm.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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67
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44
Wind (km/h)
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35
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20
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High Tide
4:09AM4.39m
4:36PM4.64m
5:03AM4.57m
5:28PM4.87m
5:54AM4.69m
6:17PM5.03m
6:43AM4.73m
7:05PM5.07m
7:30AM4.69m
7:51PM5.00m
8:16AM4.56m
8:37PM4.81m
9:02AM4.36m
Low Tide
10:33PM0.58m
10:59AM0.48m
11:31PM0.27m
11:53AM0.23m
00:23AM0.02m
12:42PM0.05m
1:12AM-0.13m
1:28PM-0.03m
1:58AM-0.15m
2:13PM0.02m
2:42AM-0.04m
2:56PM0.17m
3:25AM0.18m
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Information about the Poldhu Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Poldhu Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Poldhu Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Poldhu Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Poldhu Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Poldhu Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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