Poldhu Cove surf break

Poldhu Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 30 May 2026 BST
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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
15.0° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 4,499 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 5th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
0.9
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
9
2.3
W
9
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
9
3.5
W
11
3
W
11
2.5
WSW
11
3.5
SW
8
3.5
SW
8
4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
249
1036
983
1084
843
668
286
636
639
933
885
2477
1333
1885
2802
2092
1559
1493
1597
3412
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
WSW
30
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
35
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
20
W
15
S
45
SSW
35
SW
45
W
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:05PM4.33m
5:23AM4.25m
5:41PM4.39m
6:00AM4.26m
6:17PM4.40m
6:36AM4.22m
6:53PM4.37m
7:11AM4.14m
7:29PM4.29m
7:48AM4.02m
8:07PM4.19m
8:26AM3.89m
8:46PM4.07m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.72m
11:52PM0.69m
12:07PM0.67m
00:29AM0.63m
12:42PM0.66m
1:05AM0.62m
1:19PM0.68m
1:42AM0.66m
1:55PM0.74m
2:21AM0.74m
2:33PM0.83m
3:00AM0.85m
3:13PM0.94m
3:42AM0.95m
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part cloud
mod rain
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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mod rain
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:23
6
7
1
2
3
10
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
14
15
14
15
16
16
14
13
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
10
9
10
11
9
8
10
10
9
9
10
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
2.3
W
9
0.9
WSW
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
3
W
11
2.5
WSW
11
2.4
W
9
Energy kJ
231
169
1036
983
1084
843
668
286
17
17
7
885
261
5
5
8
2092
1559
1026
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.9
WSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
44
249
59
60
22
51
41
20
6
6
50
5
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
22
43
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
1.8
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
9
3.5
W
11
1.4
SSW
5
3.5
SW
8
3.5
SW
8
4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
31
172
636
639
933
2477
1333
1885
2802
94
1493
1597
3412
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
13
45
23
68
243
22
67
198
23
138
315
68
362
610
189
712
200
22
400
393
530
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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.

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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