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Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast
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Poldhu Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 5873 | 2567 | 1530 | 846 | 1406 | 2489 | 3263 | 1725 | 1401 | 992 | 684 | 661 | 568 | 429 | 339 | 262 | 345 | 201 | 133 | 232 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:03AM 3.50 | 12:50PM 3.59 | 1:45AM 3.46 | 2:21PM 3.71 | 3:02AM 3.65 | 3:25PM 3.98 | 3:55AM 3.92 | 4:13PM 4.27 | 4:36AM 4.18 | 4:52PM 4.52 | 5:12AM 4.41 | 5:26PM 4.70 | 5:45AM 4.58 | 5:59PM 4.80 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:47AM 1.43 | 7:42PM 1.34 | 8:20AM 1.39 | 9:08PM 1.15 | 9:35AM 1.13 | 10:10PM 0.84 | 10:29AM 0.82 | 10:57PM 0.54 | 11:12AM 0.54 | 11:36PM 0.32 | 11:50AM 0.34 | 12:11AM 0.18 | 12:23PM 0.23 | |||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | 1 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (South)
The wind is still cross-on at Poldhu Cove (moderate winds from the W at Culdrose Airport 4 km from Poldhu Cove). A 3.0m local chop from the W
1 h 23 min ago
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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 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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