Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s comin’ for the next couple of weeks around Poldhu Cove. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a frustrating stretch. This is a fairly exposed spot that loves a decent SW groundswell, but the wind and the consistency just aren’t playing ball for most of it. We’ve got a long, lean period ahead before a real glimmer of hope shows up a fair way out.

First up, don’t bother paddling out for the first week and a half. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Thursday the 7th of August, it’s a grim run. There’s barely a sniff of anything worthwhile. The wind’s either cross, cross-on, or straight onshore, and even when a bit of swell shows (like that 7ft WNW swell on Sunday the 26th) it’s a lumpy, cross-shore mess with weak energy (541). It’s just not worth the wetsuit. The water’s much warmer than normal for this time of year at 68°F, if you’re wondering, but that’s about the only bright spot.

You get a little tease around the 2nd of August – Sunday afternoon – with 2ft of W swell, glassy conditions, and a tiny bit of energy (81). It’s described as “surfable but very ordinary,” so you might get a few knee-high wobblers if you’re desperate, but don’t expect any grins. That’s about as good as it gets until we hit Sunday the 9th of August, and that’s the one worth circling on your calendar.

Now, Sunday the 9th of August morning is the standout. We’re looking at 7ft of WNW swell with a short period of 7 seconds – not the cleanest groundswell, but the energy’s proper chunky at 772. The wind’s a light breeze coming out of the ESE, making it cross-offshore, and the report says “clean.” That’s the kind of setup that’ll have Poldhu Cove looking like a proper wave. It’s a fair bit of size though – over 8ft on the Sunday afternoon, so that morning session is the one for anyone comfortable in bigger, punchier surf. The afternoon jumps to 8ft and the wind swings cross, so it’ll get a bit messier, but still plenty of push. Remember, this is an inconsistent spot, so when it does line up, you want to be on it. Just be aware, that short period means the sets might be a bit close together and a bit dumpy.

After that, the 10th of August looks like it gets blown out with fresh onshore winds, so don’t drag your feet – hit that Sunday window hard if you can.

So, to sum it up: a whole lot of nothing for over a week, then one solid session on the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. That’s your best bet by a long way.

- Rusty

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