Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
19.1° 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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with 690 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, me old chums, let’s have a look at the surf for Poldhu Cove. The next fortnight is a proper test of patience, a real mixed bag. We’ve got a slow start, a proper rough patch in the middle, but there’s a decent little window of clean waves at the end of it all.

The first surf we see is on Monday the 3rd of August. It’s not much to write home about, just a few knee-high waves, around 3 feet, coming from the WSW. The light ESE wind makes it cross-off, so the water will be clean, and it’s your best bet that day. The energy is weak, though, so don’t expect much push. The afternoon swings cross-on, so if you’re going, get out there in the morning.

Then it all goes a bit pear-shaped. From Tuesday the 4th through to the 10th, it’s a write-off. The swell gets bigger, hitting over 7 feet on Wednesday the 5th, but the wind is howling onshore from the WNW, making it a real lumpy, messy washout. The energy is strong, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. The days after see the swell drop and the wind stay wrong, keeping everything choppy and poor. It’s a proper flat, blown-out spell.

You get a few cleaner days from the 11th to the 14th with light offshore winds, but the waves are tiny, mostly under 3 feet with weak energy. It’s technically surfable, but you’d be scratching for anything. It’s probably a good time to check your wax collection.

Now, the payoff. The standout window is Saturday the 15th of August. Finally, the stars align. The morning is glassy, with the wind dropping to almost nothing, and the swell has picked up to a solid 5 feet from the W. The energy is moderate. This is the best surf of the whole period. Poldhu Cove (West Cornwall) will be handling this west swell nicely, and with the clean conditions, it’s going to be fun. Crowds will probably be there, but for good reason. Sunday the 16th is just as good, with 5-6 feet waves and clean conditions in the morning. That’s another standout.

So, for the whole two weeks, you’ve got a long grind before you get to the goods. The only real highlights are the mornings of the 15th and 16th of August. Those are the days to circle on the calendar. The rest is either too small, too onshore, or just plain messy. It’s a classic summer pattern. If you can’t wait, maybe it’s time to fix that dink in your board.

Stay stoked, but be patient.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
1:06PM3.78m
1:47AM3.79m
Low Tide
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
7:07AM1.20m
7:52PM1.21m
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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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