Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty flat. There’s a real gap in the surf here. The first week is basically a write-off for any kind of decent wave. We’re looking at tiny, weak swells, mostly around 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with combined swell energy barely cracking 30 (weak). It’s just not enough to paddle for. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a notable 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a bath out there, but don’t get your hopes up for the waves.

The first real pulse of energy shows up on Saturday, the 25th of July. That morning, we see a jump in the swell to 7 ft from the WNW, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 445 (moderate to strong). That’s a lot of moving water, but with that short period, it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. The wind is a cross-shore from the NW at 15 mph, which will keep it a bit lumpy. This is expert territory at that size, but it’s the only real swell on offer.

If you’re looking for a standout, I’d hold out for the morning of Saturday, the 25th. It’s the biggest swell of the whole outlook, and while the conditions won’t be perfect, it’s the only time we see any significant swell height. The combined energy is 445, which is a massive jump from the rest of the period. The direction is a solid WNW, which is right in the zone for Poldhu Cove. The downside is the short period (7 seconds) and the onshore/cross-shore wind, so don’t expect glassy perfection. This is a window for experienced surfers only.

After that, it drops back down quickly. The 26th and 27th have some 3 ft to 4 ft waves, but the energy falls off (down to 107 and 102) and the wind stays messy. By the 30th and 31st of July, we get some glassy mornings and light offshore winds, which is a treat, but the swell is back to 1.0 ft to 1 ft. It’s clean, but there’s no power.

Honestly, for the first nine days, I’d say leave the board at home unless you’re a beginner happy to bob around on nothing. The 25th is the only window that gets my heart beating, and even then, it’s a short, punchy groundswell that might be more of a challenge than a pleasure. The rest of the time, it’s a waiting game. Keep an eye on the forecasts, these things can change.

Rusty, signing off.

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