Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
19.3° C
2.9° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 475 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a slow start, but there’s a glimmer if you’re willing to wait.

Right now, the surf is flat. The first few days are a total write-off. The swell is tiny, 0.7ft to 1ft out of the W, with combined energy barely hitting 31 (16-31 range). The wind is a mix of cross-off and glassy, which would be perfect if there were any waves, but there aren't. It’s a real tease.

We move through the week with the same weak, tiny swell. The period is short, between 8 and 11 seconds, and the energy stays low. Water temp is about average for the time of year. By Saturday the 25th, we see a bit more activity. The swell picks up to 3ft to 4ft from the WNW, but the period drops to a dismal 6 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 103 (77-103), but the wind turns onshore and cross-onshore, making it messy and lumpy. Not worth paddling out.

Now, Sunday the 26th of July is the real standout. The swell jumps to 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, both from the W. The period is still short at 7 seconds, but the combined energy is a solid 477 and 393 respectively. The wind is cross-off from the NNW, which keeps the surf clean. This is the best on offer, but heads up – at over 7ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The short period means it'll be a bit dumpy and won't hold up as well as a longer period groundswell. It kicks off a bit of a run. Monday the 27th still has a surfable 4ft from the WNW with a slightly better 7 second period and 208 energy, and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the N, keeping it clean. It’s "surfable but very ordinary" according to the numbers.

After that, it drops off again. Tuesday the 28th through the end of the month sees the swell back down to 2ft to 4ft, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, ruining the quality. The period does stretch out to 9-10 seconds on the 28th, but the cross-shore chop makes it a mess. Thursday the 30th of July has a promising 4ft from the WNW with 387 energy, but again, the wind is cross-shore through the afternoon, so it's a scratchy session.

Into the first week of August, the swell is there but the wind is a constant problem. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have 4ft to 5ft from the W, but it’s all cross-on or onshore, choppy and sloppy. The period drops back to 6-7 seconds. The final recommendation on Tuesday the 4th of August has a clean 4ft from the W with a 7-second period and 127 energy, under cross-off NNW winds – but that’s a week and a half away, so keep a loose eye on it.

The spot to watch is Poldhu Cove. It’s inconsistent and on the beginner-friendly side, but the size Sunday the 26th is only for the experienced crew. The direction is W, which is what the spot likes to see. It’s a fairly exposed break, so it picks up the bumps, but the crowds are listed as "sometimes" – so you might have some company. For the rest of the window, it's a waiting game.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
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9
0.3
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9
0.3
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9
0.3
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8
0.3
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8
0.3
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8
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WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
7
2.1
W
7
1.9
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7
1.8
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
35
31
31
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28
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14
12
12
12
17
64
95
239
475
388
302
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
SW
25
N
10
ENE
5
SW
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
15
SE
5
SE
10
NNE
5
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
35
WNW
30
W
25
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
9:49AM4.12m
10:11PM4.21m
10:40AM3.88m
11:04PM3.88m
11:38AM3.66m
00:06AM3.62m
12:43PM3.52m
1:14AM3.47m
1:50PM3.49m
2:20AM3.45m
2:51PM3.57m
3:18AM3.55m
3:44PM3.73m
Low Tide
4:08AM0.48m
4:23PM0.72m
4:50AM0.81m
5:08PM1.04m
5:36AM1.12m
5:58PM1.32m
6:29AM1.38m
7:01PM1.53m
7:35AM1.54m
8:19PM1.59m
8:53AM1.54m
9:34PM1.48m
9:59AM1.39m
10:31PM1.27m
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9:20
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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