Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
17.7°C
1.2° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,713 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WSW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 7th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Poldhu Cove. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through, but you’ll have to be patient and pick your moments. The wind is the main character here, and it’s not always playing nice.

First up, the early part of the week is a write-off. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are a mess—strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The wave energy is there, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The swell is wrapping in from the WSW, but the wind’s just ruining it. Wednesday the 9th has a bit of a cleaner look in the morning with a light offshore from the NW, but the swell is dropping and the energy is weak. It’s a marginal call at best.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are small and weak, with the swell dropping right off. The energy is barely there. The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a write-off again—onshore and messy.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window is Tuesday the 15th. The morning session is looking very special. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the west, with a 12-second period—that’s proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, calm. The energy is pumping. That is the one to circle. The waves will be clean, lined up, and have some punch. It’s going to be a good day. The afternoon remains okay, but the wind shifts a touch onshore, so the morning is the pick.

After that, it turns ugly again. The 16th and 17th get hammered by strong winds, and the swell gets way too big—over 8ft on the 17th, which is for experts only, and even then, it’s a mess. The energy is massive, but it’s a wild, blown-out ocean. Not for paddling.

We get a small window of hope on the 21st of September with a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW, but the swell is only 5ft with a 10-second period, so it’s a small, clean session. The energy is moderate.

And finally, the real sleeper is the morning of the 22nd of September. A clean 7ft swell from the west, with a nice offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is moderate, and the conditions are clean. That’s a good, solid day for a proper session.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of the 15th of September at Poldhu Cove. It’s a glassy, clean groundswell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. The other good option is the morning of the 22nd of September, which is a clean offshore day. The rest of the period is a battle with the wind. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.3
WSW
13
2
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12
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W
11
1.6
WNW
9
2
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9
2.3
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9
1.8
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9
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9
0.7
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0.8
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5
1.9
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1.7
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9
1.4
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8
1.2
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9
1.5
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7
1.8
W
9
1.4
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9
1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1713
1127
907
432
642
798
494
242
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57
35
696
427
244
123
246
187
493
313
235
185
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
35
NW
40
NW
30
NW
20
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20
WNW
10
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25
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25
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25
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20
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High Tide
2:23PM3.87m
3:02AM3.84m
3:28PM4.21m
3:59AM4.16m
4:20PM4.57m
4:46AM4.47m
5:04PM4.86m
5:27AM4.71m
5:44PM5.04m
6:05AM4.85m
6:22PM5.09m
6:41AM4.89m
6:58PM5.01m
Low Tide
8:27AM1.25m
9:14PM1.00m
9:42AM0.94m
10:17PM0.61m
10:38AM0.56m
11:08PM0.24m
11:25AM0.23m
11:51PM-0.02m
12:07PM0.01m
00:31AM-0.16m
12:46PM-0.08m
1:08AM-0.15m
1:23PM-0.04m
1:43AM-0.01m
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6:52
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7:52
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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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