Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
19.4° 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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with 828 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' for the next couple weeks.

Gotta be straight with you – this forecast for Poldhu Cove is a slow burner. We're looking at a real dry spell at the start. From the 21st all the way through the 25th, it’s basically flat. Swell heights are barely 1 ft, and the combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the 30s (31-49). The wind changes every day, but there's just no juice in the water. You’re better off waxing your board and waiting.

Things finally get interesting on Sunday the 26th. The swell jumps to 8 ft in the morning, coming from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy kicks up to 660 (660), which is a solid, powerful push. The morning wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW, keeping the waves clean. But here’s the thing – at 8 ft, this is expert territory. It’s a short period, so it'll be a bit fat and dumpy, but for the brave souls, there’s grunt in it. The wind shifts cross-shore in the afternoon, so the morning is the clear window.

The real standout is Monday the 27th. The morning delivers 6 ft of WNW swell, with that same clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is still strong at 441 (441). It’s a solid size, but manageable, and the conditions should be glassy. This is your best session of the whole 16-day run. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, it’s a steep drop-off. The rest of the week and into early August is small, messy, and onshore. There’s a brief chance on the morning of the 29th with a light easterly cross-off, but the swell is only 2 ft. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Bottom line: first week is a bust. The big highlight is the morning of Monday the 27th of July. Sunday the 26th morning has the biggest waves, but it’s for the experts only. The second week looks like a bust too, with small, choppy conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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28
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209
655
602
724
439
351
115
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
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
4:08AM3.71m
4:31PM3.94m
Low Tide
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
10:49AM1.16m
11:16PM1.02m
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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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