Surf Forecasts:
Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with W 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at Poldhu Cove. It’s a rough start, mates. The first week is pretty much a write-off. The wind is all over the place, the swell is tiny, and it’s just not delivering.
We’ve got a long dry spell from now until the end of July. The waves are small, the energy is weak, and that wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, making it messy. You might see the odd waist-high bump, but nothing worth paddling out for.
The end of July finally shows a little pulse. On Friday, July 31st, the afternoon brings a 6ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy hits (783) – that’s a real step up. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and pretty choppy. It’s the most interesting we’ve seen, but the wave comment says poor surf conditions, so keep your hopes in check.
The real standout is Sunday, August 2nd. The afternoon has a solid 12ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping (2588). That’s some serious power. The wind is moderate cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy, but the wave comment says wind and tide are favorable, though the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is only for the experienced crew, as it’s well over 8ft. It’s a big, raw session, and it’s the only true standout in the whole 16-day window.
The rest of the first week of August is mostly quiet. Monday morning, the 3rd, has a 8ft swell from the WSW, but it’s marginal and the wind is cross-shore. Not a day to get excited about.
So, to wrap it up: beginners should stay dry for the first week. The only real chance to score is the afternoon of August 2nd, but it’s a big, powerful swell that’s not for the faint of heart. The forecast is promising for that one, but it’s a long way off, so keep watching.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 53 | 181 | 270 | 385 | 331 | 275 | 217 | 150 | 81 | 79 | 80 | 103 | 94 | 92 | 68 | 49 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:50PM3.49m | 2:20AM3.45m | 2:51PM3.57m | 3:18AM3.55m | 3:44PM3.73m | 4:08AM3.71m | 4:31PM3.94m | 4:51AM3.89m | 5:12PM4.16m | 5:30AM4.07m | 5:48PM4.37m | 6:05AM4.22m | 6:22PM4.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35AM1.54m | 8:19PM1.59m | 8:53AM1.54m | 9:34PM1.48m | 9:59AM1.39m | 10:31PM1.27m | 10:49AM1.16m | 11:16PM1.02m | 11:30AM0.92m | 11:55PM0.78m | 12:08PM0.69m | 00:32AM0.57m | 12:43PM0.51m | 1:07AM0.41m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 331 | 275 | 217 | 150 | 81 | 79 | 80 | 103 | 94 | 92 | 68 | 49 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 13 | S 12 | W 8 | S 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | N 3 | — | E 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 4 | 15 | 53 | 181 | 270 | 385 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 430 | 721 | 419 | 723 | 381 | 183 | 549 | 189 | 89 | 13 | 170 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 33 | 189 | 555 |
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