Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
20.1° C
3.3° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Poldhu Cove over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is a tough slog. There’s really nothing worth paddling out for until we get into early August. The first couple of days are a write-off – Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th have a messy cross-shore and cross-onshore breeze with lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is there, about 8ft to 4ft, but it’s all short-period windswell and the wind just ruins it. The combined swell energy is moderate (607 down to 280), but it’s just not surfable.

We slide through a few days of tiny, weak swell from the 28th to the 31st of July – nothing over 4ft, with periods around 8 seconds, and the wind is still cross or cross-on. It’s just small, chopped-out junk. Combined energy drops right off into the double digits (72-232), which tells you how weak it is. Honestly, this stretch is a total dud.

Then we hit a little bit of a lull. The 1st of August finally gives us a clean morning with light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 3ft with a short 6-second period. Combined energy is a measly 90. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The 2nd of August is glassy in the morning, but the swell is only 1ft – you’d be better off on a longboard or just enjoying the view.

There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendation until we get to the 6th of August. That Thursday morning, the swell jumps to 10ft from the W with a 9-second period, and we get a clean, cross-offshore wind from the N. The combined energy is a strong 2499. This is a big, powerful groundswell. But here’s the thing – Poldhu Cove is a beach break, and 10ft is well over the 8ft mark, so this is expert territory only. It’s gonna be heavy, and the long period (9 seconds) isn’t super long, but it’s still got plenty of punch. The wind is clean, but this is a big boy’s wave.

Now, the real standout – and I mean, the standout of the whole 16-day window – is Saturday the 8th of August. We’ve got a massive 13ft swell from the WSW, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 3460, which is very strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW. This is a proper groundswell, and the conditions are set up for it. However, the same caveat applies: 13ft is too big for this break. The data itself says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is a serious, serious swell, and only the most experienced, well-equipped locals should even consider it. The wave quality could be epic if you can handle the size, but it’s not for the faint of heart. After that, the 9th and 10th of August drop back into onshore wind and small, chopped-up surf.

So, to wrap it up: the early part of the period is a total loss. The first real chance for a surf is the morning of the 1st of August, but it’s tiny. The 6th of August has a big, clean swell but it’s for experts only. The absolute best on offer, in terms of pure swell size and clean conditions, is the 8th of August, but it’s dangerously big. If you’re a beginner, stay home. If you’re an expert, mark that Saturday the 8th in your calendar – but be smart about it.

The water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
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9
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6
1.3
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1.2
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1.3
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8
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8
0.8
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7
0.9
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6
0.8
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6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
605
533
505
340
273
192
141
110
76
69
68
111
166
161
126
229
118
65
72
47
35
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
35
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
W
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
SE
10
E
15
SSE
25
W
20
W
20
WNW
25
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20
NW
15
NW
30
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NW
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N
20
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NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
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
6:39AM4.34m
6:55PM4.64m
7:11AM4.41m
7:27PM4.70m
Low Tide
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
1:18PM0.40m
1:41AM0.32m
1:52PM0.35m
2:16AM0.30m
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5:48
5:48
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9:13
9:10
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Temp °C
18
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17
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22
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Feels °C
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11
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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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