Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
19.4° C
2.5° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, wind-blown leftovers and onshores that will have you checking the forecast more than your board. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf for the first week, and honestly, there’s not a single standout day that has me buzzing. It’s going to be a wait-and-see kind of period.

The first real, let’s-call-it-a-window arrives on the morning of Monday the 3rd. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s something. There’s a small 3ft swell rolling in from the WSW with an 8-second period. The energy is weak, with a combined swell energy reading of just 101. But the wind is glassy, and that’s a huge plus – clean surf is better than no surf. Poldhu Cove is inconsistent, so you'll have to be patient between sets. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is still your best friend.

We get another quick glimpse of something early on the morning of Sunday the 9th. The wind goes light cross-offshore and it’s clean, with a small 3ft WNW swell. But the real tease is that afternoon. You get some proper clean conditions with the wind going glassy, and the swell jumps to 4ft from the WNW. The energy gets a bit more interesting, hitting 379, and it’s the first time we see the rating climb to anything promising. This is the best of the first week, but it’s still small and the break itself is inconsistent. It might be worth a paddle, but it’s not a day to call in sick for.

The following week, the outlook gets more promising but far less certain. Tuesday the 11th has some potential with the swell building to 5ft from the W with a 10-second period, and the wave energy is up there at 396. But the morning wind is onshore, which just ruins it. The forecast for that period is a real "promising but uncertain" type situation.

After that, it looks like we drift back into a messy pattern of onshore winds and short-period swell. The final days of the run, around the 14th and 15th, have the swell size up but it’s all junky, onshore slop. Poldhu Cove is a beach-and-reef setup, so with the onshore winds forecast, it’s going to look a lot more interesting to the kite surfers than to us. With waves over 5ft and strong winds, it will be a battle for anyone on a paddleboard.

To be honest, for the full 16 days, your best bet is that Sunday afternoon on the 9th. It’s the only time where the wind, swell, and tide all seem to line up for a clean, rideable wave, even if it is on the small side. Everything else is a grind.

That’s the picture from here. Keep your eyes on that wind and be ready to move when it swings offshore.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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High Tide
7:11AM4.41m
7:27PM4.70m
7:44AM4.43m
8:01PM4.68m
8:20AM4.41m
8:37PM4.60m
8:58AM4.32m
9:18PM4.44m
9:43AM4.17m
10:06PM4.22m
10:36AM3.99m
11:06PM3.97m
11:45AM3.82m
00:23AM3.79m
Low Tide
1:52PM0.35m
2:16AM0.30m
2:28PM0.38m
2:52AM0.34m
3:04PM0.47m
3:29AM0.46m
3:44PM0.62m
4:10AM0.63m
4:28PM0.81m
4:56AM0.85m
5:20PM1.01m
5:54AM1.06m
6:27PM1.18m
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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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