Poldhu Cove surf break

Poldhu Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 GMT
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Poldhu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 7th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
5
5
4
4
3
1
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
2.5
WNW
1.5
W
1.7
W
1.8
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.6
WSW
1
W
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)13121111131212912121318161413131211111113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)149163834422765363652910846608331057618046942980198217391179821531244386
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
WNW
45
N
35
N
35
N
20
N
5
ENE
5
S
0
NNE
5
E
10
SE
10
S
5
W
15
W
15
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:53PM
4.64
5:09AM
4.96
5:29PM
4.76
5:45AM
5.00
6:03PM
4.78
6:19AM
4.93
6:37PM
4.71
6:53AM
4.74
7:10PM
4.54
7:26AM
4.48
7:43PM
4.30
8:00AM
4.15
8:17PM
4.00
8:37AM
3.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:32PM
0.06
11:55AM
-0.08
12:08AM
-0.00
12:30PM
-0.06
12:43AM
0.05
1:02PM
0.08
1:15AM
0.20
1:34PM
0.30
1:47AM
0.43
2:04PM
0.59
2:20AM
0.72
2:36PM
0.90
2:55AM
1.04
Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46
Sunset6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:12--6:13--6:15--
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------2-------------
Temp. °C11121212121111667789101112111212119
Feels °C (?)7888988-5-2-1478991099884
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The above surf forecast table for Poldhu Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Poldhu Cove is 12 km (7 miles) from The Lizard. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in The Lizard. The Lizard has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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