Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
18.2° C
2.2° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, W swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here at Poldhu Cove. I’ll be straight with you, mate – the next week and a half is going to test your patience. There’s a lot of small, weak energy and unfavourable wind, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.

The water’s sitting at 65°, which is a good couple of degrees warmer than we’d normally expect for July – proper pleasant, that is.

The first real glimmer of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Sunday, July 19th. The morning is still small, but by the afternoon we’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the WNW at a short 7 seconds, with a light breeze keeping the surface glassy. The combined energy is still only moderate (129). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary – not a standout, just a chance to get wet.

The next week drags on with tiny, poor surf. Morning of the 21st has a bit of offshore wind from the NE, with 1ft from the west, but it’s barely a ripple. The 22nd and 23rd stay small and weak, with cross-onshore winds messing with the shape.

Now, hold on – Friday, July 24th is where things get interesting. The afternoon shows a big 12ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is massive (2212), but the wind is cross-onshore and the forecast says it’s actually too big for this break. This is an expert-only zone if you’re mad enough to try it, but for most of us, it’s a no-go. The morning is still a massive 10ft, but with onshore wind and a poor score – it’s a beast, but not a friendly one.

July 25th, Saturday morning, sees a 7ft west swell with cross-offshore winds from the NNW, so it’s clean. The energy is strong (982), but again, this is getting up there – only for the experienced crew. The afternoon turns lumpy and cross-onshore, so the window is tight.

The best of the whole run? That’s a tough call. If you’re a confident surfer, the Friday morning on July 24th has the biggest, most powerful swell, but it’s a handful. For a more realistic go, the Sunday, July 19th afternoon is your only clean, rideable option in the whole outlook, even if it’s small. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this area can shift, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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WNW
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0.2
WNW
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SSW
19
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WSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
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37
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25
16
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Wind (km/h)
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45
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35
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NNW
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NNE
15
SW
20
WSW
10
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:40PM4.11m
3:09AM4.19m
3:40PM4.37m
4:09AM4.39m
4:36PM4.64m
5:03AM4.57m
5:28PM4.87m
5:54AM4.69m
6:17PM5.03m
6:43AM4.73m
7:05PM5.07m
7:30AM4.69m
7:51PM5.00m
Low Tide
9:25PM0.88m
9:58AM0.74m
10:33PM0.58m
10:59AM0.48m
11:31PM0.27m
11:53AM0.23m
00:23AM0.02m
12:42PM0.05m
1:12AM-0.13m
1:28PM-0.03m
1:58AM-0.15m
2:13PM0.02m
2:42AM-0.04m
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9:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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